Uttana Shishosana

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Uttana shishosana or Extended Puppy Pose^[1] is an asana.

Description

It is a forward bend which resembles balasana (child's pose) and is used to reduce stress and tension.

Stretches the spine and shoulders and reduces stress and tension.

Adho mukha svanasana (downward-facing dog) or virasana (hero pose) are the preparatory asanas for Extended Puppy Pose.

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