Shoulder tension
Posture
Flexibility
Neck tensionUttana Shishosana
Puppy Pose
子犬のポーズ
A tabletop stretch that melts the chest toward the floor to release the shoulders.
Stretch the chest and underarms to release the shoulders.
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