Cow Face Pose
This is a great pose for stretching the shoulders, arms and hips, all at the same time. In this pose, you’ll be able to really feel the differences between your dominant and non-dominant sides. To do this:
- begin seated on your mat with your legs straight out in front of you. Bring your knees up to your chest, then slide your left leg under your right knee and stack your right knee on top of your left knee. Gently shift your weight from side to side until your bum is sitting evenly on the floor.
- take your left hand and turn your thumb towards the floor, then bend your arm behind your back. Raise your right hand up towards the ceiling, palm facing back, and then bend your elbow and reach down your back and the fingers of both hands.
If your hands can’t touch, you can use a towel (in the raised hand) for more space. Hold this pose for about one minute, then go slowly unwind yourself and go back to the starting pose, and do the other side. Do this several times on each side.