Full bow pose is a deep backbend that opens the heart, stretches the hips and massages the lymphatic system. Half Bow pose is also known as big Toe Bow pose, as the hand grip is around the big toes, not the ankles. Full Bow pose is popular with Pilates instructors and back specialists, for its posture improving benefits, reducing round shoulders and improving curvature of the spine.<\/p>\n
Begin on the belly, with forearms on the on the mat in front of you. Release the pelvis into the mat and square the hip bones. Bend the right knee. Reach the right arm overhead and back to grab the big toe, working your fingers around all five toes. Bend the left leg and reach overhead and back to grab the left toes. Arch the back, squeeze the elbows in around the head and press the legs back.<\/p>\n
To exit the pose, release one foot and then the other. Press back into child\u2019s pose.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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