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Rabbit Pose

Sasangasana

Forward Folds Intermediate

Rabbit Pose (Sasangasana) is an intermediate kneeling forward fold. Spinal traction, shoulder/neck stretch.

Sage line drawing of Rabbit Pose

How to cue it

  1. Hold heels
  2. Tuck chin, crown lightly to floor
  3. Round spine, lift hips

At a glance

Drishti
ClosedWhere the eyes rest.
Family
Kneeling forward fold
Level
Intermediate
Chakra
Crown (Sahasrara)

Take care

Neck: minimal head weight.

Good to know

Bikram series.

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