Fitness
No back cramps here.
Eagle arms are a great way toopen up the shouldersand can helpease back pain, Hu tells Bustle.
Hold this move for a few breaths on a regular basis, and it should keep back pain away.
Theeagle arm poseis also a great one to add to your routine for better posture, Hu says.
And in turn, that will make it easier to sit up straight.
Heres how to do it.
How To Do Eagle Arm Pose
Feel an upper back cramp coming on?
Reach both arms out in front of you.
Swing one arm under the other and cross at the elbow.
Once your arms are wrapped, bend your elbows.
Intertwine your upper arms and take a stab at touch your palms together.
Depending on the flexibility of your shoulders, venture to raise your elbows up to shoulder height.
Hold here for three to five breaths.
Release your arms.
Reverse the arm wrap with the opposite arm on top and repeat.
Another option is to simply touch the back of the hands together instead of trying to touch palms.
This will add a trickybalance elementinto the mix, and itll also light up your core.
If you notice you are holding your breath, back out of the pose, she says.
The goal is to gently release muscle tension, not add to it.
Once you get into the pose, check your alignment to double-check both sides of your body are even.
Keeping a straight back is very important, too, Berger tells Bustle.
Thatll ensure you get the most out of this move and your back will thank you.
