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Prayer Hold Stretch

Liney Bezuidenhout
Liney Bezuidenhout
@Liney Bezuidenhout

Optional Equipment

Yoga Mat thumbnail
Yoga Mat

Muscle Groups

Primary

Secondary

Instructions

Setup

  1. Begin by kneeling on a comfortable surface like a yoga mat.

  2. Keep your hips stacked directly over your knees.

  3. Bring your palms together in a prayer position.

Execution

  1. Place your elbows onto the mat, shoulder-width apart.

  2. Deepen the stretch by gently walking your elbows forward while keeping your hips lifted and high.

  3. Drop your chest toward the floor, allowing your head to rest between your arms.

  4. Bend your elbows deeply so that your hands move toward your upper back or neck area.

  5. Hold this position, focusing on breathing deeply to release tension in the triceps and shoulders.