Sit with your legs extended straight in front of you. Inhale to lengthen slightly, and exhale to fold forward from the hips, allowing your spine to round naturally. Rest your torso on your thighs or on a prop like a bolster, and let your arms relax alongside your legs or hold your feet.
This pose provides a deep stretch for the hamstrings and calves, improving flexibility and circulation. The rounded spine offers a gentle traction for the vertebrae and can alleviate tension headaches. It calms the nervous system, stimulates the kidneys and liver, and encourages introspection and surrender.
Hold Caterpillar Pose for 3 to 5 minutes. Practice it 2-3 times a week to maintain flexibility in the posterior chain.
Learn about Yin Yoga Poses > Happy Baby Pose, Seal Pose, Supported Sacrum, Toes stretch, Sphinx Pose, Butterfly Pose, Twisted Roots, Caterpillar Pose, DragonFly Pose, Shoelace Pose, Snail Pose, Swan Pose, Full Saddle Pose, Crescent Pose.
