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You’ll have to get over how funny it looks.
Sometimes thebest yoga posesare the ones that youre a little shy to do in public.
But you should still do it and there are so many reasons why.
Forceful breath is a great way torelieve stress and anxiety, Berger tells Bustle.
Lions breath also doeswonders for your throat chakra, saysRachel Hirsch, a yoga teacher and co-founder ofEmpowered Yoga.
When open, you might express yourself freely, communicate your emotions and truly find your voice.
Are you ready to embrace your inner lion?
Heres how to give lions pose a try.
Start by kneeling on a mat.
Sit back on your heels and spread your knees wide.
Place your hands on the ground in front of you.
Position your hands so your fingers point backwards.
Alternatively, let your hands rest on your knees.
Lean forward slightly.
Take a deep inhale.
As you exhale, open your mouth wide and let your tongue hang out.
Look ahead or up at your third eye center.
Make a ha sound as you let out a long exhale.
Inhale and repeat three to five times.
I prefer sitting in a cross-legged position to do my lions breath, Hirsch says.
I feel more grounded and in turn have more strength on my exhale.
When Should You Do Lions Pose?
Lions pose can be added to any yoga routine.
Just like a lion, itll make you feel powerful, strong, and ready to roar.
Studies referenced:
Brown, RP.
Sudarshan Kriya Yogic breathing in the treatment of stress, anxiety, and depression.
Part II–clinical applications and guidelines.
J Altern Complement Med.
