Puppy Pose, which Erin often calls heart melting pose, is halfway between Child's Pose and Downward Dog. The hips stay over the knees while the chest melts toward the mat, stretching the chest and shoulders.
How to do Puppy Pose
- Start in tabletop.
- Keep your hips over your knees.
- Walk your hands forward.
- Release your chest toward the mat.
- Rest your forehead or chin down with no tension in your neck.
Common mistakes
- Letting the hips sink back toward the heels.
- Straining the neck.
Make it easier
- Place a block under your forehead or chest.
Practice Puppy Pose in a free class
22 of Erin's classes include Puppy Pose. These are the most practiced. The time shows where it comes up.
Full Body Deep Stretch Basics 60 min Yoga Class
Advanced Deep Stretch Yoga Class (40 Min)
Stretch & Release Yoga Class 25 Min
Beach Energy & Strength Yoga Class
Yin Fusion Yoga Class (70 Min)
Yoga for Competitive Swimmers (& everyone else!)
Yoga to Calm Your Nervous System
Yoga for Stress & Trauma Class
Yoga for Arm Strength - Yoga Class
Arm Strengthening Yoga Class
Power Yoga Practice | Full-Body Strength & Endurance (45 min)
Shoulders, Neck & Upper Back: Run the Year Yoga Challenge with Five Parks YogaMove within what feels right for your body, and check with your doctor if you have an injury.
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