THREAD THE NEEDLE
How To Perform The Thread The Needle Stretch
Thread The Needle is a classic yoga pose that is great for stretching the upper back, neck and shoulders. This may also promote an often needed increase in thoracic mobility.
Level/Difficulty: Beginner to Advanced
Muscle Group(s): rhomboids, lats, shoulders, lower back
Equipment: none
Exercise groups: Lower Body Exercises, Full Body Exercises, Lower Body Exercises, Core Strengthening Exercises, Upper Body Exercises, Posture Strengthening Exercises
Coaching Cues:
On all fours, hips in the air, reach one arm underneath to the other side, hold and breathe well
Before starting:
Move slowly, breathe well throughout to improve thoracic/ribcage mobility.
Start on all fours with the hips high in the air.
Keeping the palm up, stretch one arm underneath the torso to the other side. Keep stretching the arm through until your head/upper torso lowers gently to the floor.
Hold the stretch and breathe. You can repeat this for reps, or hold for your preferred duration. Once it feels looser, switch sides.
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