Eagle Arms

About This Pose

Cross one arm under the other at the elbows and wrap the forearms, lifting the elbows to shoulder height for a deep upper-back stretch.

How to Practice

1. 1

   Sit or stand in a comfortable upright position.

2. 2

   Extend both arms straight forward at shoulder height.

3. 3

   Cross the right arm under the left at the elbows.

4. 4

   Wrap the forearms around each other until the palms face each other, or as close as possible.

5. 5

   Lift the elbows to shoulder height and draw them slightly away from the face.

6. 6

   Hold for 5 breaths, feeling the stretch across the upper back. Release and switch sides.

Benefits

• Stretches the posterior shoulders and rhomboids, relieves desk-related tension