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Wild thing is an energetic heart opener that will rock your asana practice. Sometimes called, Rock star, this pose combines an inverted backbend with a balance that resembles the onstage choreography of some rock-n-rollers. And, its Sanskrit name means \u2018unfolding of the raptured heart\u2019. Wild thing also known as flip-the dog, is a counter-pose to downward facing dog. Its many names are only matched by its applications and uses in sequencing and practice. This is a playful pose that requires some flexibility of the spine and shoulders. Preceding poses should include plank and side plank, bridge pose and downward facing dog.<\/p>\n

Begin from downward facing dog. Spread the fingers of both hands and press down with thumb and forefinger. Stretch the sternum forward to lengthen the spine. Inhale and extend the right leg back to 3-legged or split dog. Exhale and bend your leg at the knee, drawing the heel towards the hips, knee pointing upwards. On the next inhale, shift your weight into left hand and outer edge of left foot (as for side plank). Lift the right hand off the mat and extend the arm over the head.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Pivot onto your right foot pad and spiral the chest skywards, until both feet are flat and grounded. Deeply arch the back and reach the right hand back. If you want to take the pose further, bring the right hand onto the ground into upward facing bow or wheel. To exit the pose, Shift the weight back onto the left hand outer edge of your left foot and flip back to downward facing dog. Repeat other side<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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