Thread to Needle (Parsva Balasana)

Benefits 

• It stretches your upper chest muscles gently. 
• It opens the upper and outer muscles of your shoulder. 
• Increase the blood circulation to the upper extremities. 

How to do 

• Start with a tabletop position with your hands and knees on the floor. 
• Inhale to take your right arm out and up to prepare, then exhale to take your right arm under your left arm. 
• Low Down your rights shoulder and ear to the floor. 
• Hold for 30 seconds.  
• Then repeat on the other side 

Tips 

• Keep a blanket or pillow below your knees for extra cushion. 
• It’s good to do this pose in the morning with an empty stomach. 

Warnings 

• Avoid if you have a back injury, neck injuries, hip problems, shoulder problems.