Bhujapidasana "Shoulder Pressing Pose"

Pronunciation: (buj-uh-peed-AHS-ah-nuh)

Also called:

Shoulder Pressure Pose Arm Pressure Yoga Pose

Level:

Intermediate

Chakra:

Benefits:  This pose helps to strengthen your wrists, arms, and core, as well as prepare you for Firefly Pose.

How it's done:

• With feet slightly less than shoulder-width apart, squat down, open your knees. 
• At the same time, move your hands and arms through your legs so that the bend of your knee is as high as possible on your arm - up to the shoulder is ideal. 
• Move your hands back on the mat
• Squeeze your legs in and wrap your ankles
• As you drop your hips, your feet will rise off the mat.  
• Find your balance.