My arms are too short to lift my hips off the floor. What can I do?
Lolasana (pendant pose) is not an anatomical miracle, but sometimes it feels like one. Start by sitting on your feet with your ankles crossed. With the palms forward of your hips, lift with a sharp inhale (eventually, you’ll be able to lift your legs off the floor too). Exhale and suck the abdomen in to create a curve in the lower spine, literally shortening the distance of your torso from the floor. At the same time, expand your shoulder girdle to create length up top. To do this, extend from the heart. Each day, hold the pose for one breath longer to build strength and stamina.
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