Melting Heart Pose (Anahatasana)
Melting Heart Pose, or Anahatasana, is a gentle backbend and heart-opening posture. It stretches the shoulders, chest, and upper back while promoting relaxation and emotional release. It’s often used as a restorative pose in yoga practices.
Key Points
- Alignment:
- Start in a tabletop position with your hips stacked over your knees.
- Walk your hands forward, keeping them shoulder-width apart, and lower your chest toward the mat.
- Keep your forehead or chin resting on the mat, depending on your flexibility.
- Engagement:
- Actively press your palms into the mat to lengthen the spine.
- Allow your chest to soften toward the floor without forcing.
- Keep the hips elevated and in line with your knees.
- Focus:
- Relax the neck and shoulders to release tension.
- Breathe deeply into the chest and upper back for a deeper stretch.
- Maintain even weight distribution between your arms and shoulders.
- Breath:
- Use slow, steady breaths to sink further into the stretch.