PRACTICE

Underarms Pose

FOCUS

On Breath

BENEFITS

• Straightens your vertebrae.

• Opens the chest muscles.

• Aligns heart chakra.

• When combined with focused breathing, it also activates courage.

SAFETY MEASURES

• Keep your lower back relaxed without contracting or putting any pressure on the lower back.

• Keep your neck in the centre.

METHOD

• **Sit in Yogame posture.

1. Lift your arms at shoulder level and keep fingers in L shape.

2. Place your thumbs under your armpits.

• With deep breathing, straighten your back. Keep your feet flat on the floor.

• Keep the diaphragm and lower ribs relaxed.

• Focus on your breath for a few seconds.

• **Gently drop your hands down and move back to yogame posture.

DURATION

• Stay in each posture for 30 seconds.

• Repeat the full set 2 to 3 times.