A variation of Child's Pose, Thread the Needle aka Parsva Balasana, offers a gentle stretch for the shoulders, chest, and upper back.
In this video, we explore how to:
- Adapt the pose for sensitive knees and abundance in the mid-body
- Support the torso with a bolster for ease in the pose
- Use a block to support the head if the floor feels far away
Props to try
Bolster. Block.
Benefits
- Opens your shoulders, chest, arms, upper back, and neck
- Relieves tightness in your upper back and between your shoulder blades