All exercisesYoga·Shoulders 
Puppy Pose (Uttana Shishosana)
ShouldersChestBack
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At a glance
- Equipment
- Yoga mat
- Suggested hold
- Hold 5–8 breaths
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Common mistakes
You over-arch the lower back and flare the ribs to fake a deeper chest melt.
You shrug the shoulders up around the ears as the arms extend.
You go slack in the arms so the chest just hangs instead of opening.
What to focus on
Press the palms down and drag them gently back toward you without moving them — that engagement deepens the shoulder opening.
Feel the stretch bloom in the armpits and down the sides of the back.
Let each long exhale melt the chest a little closer to the floor rather than pushing it there.
