After doing Shoulderstand, it feels great to open up your throat and stretch through the front of your body in Fish pose. Here's a variation called Extended Fish. Not only does it stretch out your throat and chest, but it also works your abs and increases flexibility in your spine.

Sanskrit Name: Uttana Padasana English Translation: Extended Legs Pose Also Called: Extended Fish

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• You can do this pose from Fish pose. Just keep your head on the ground, release your legs and arms straight out and try to bring them parallel with each other.
• You can also come into this pose from lying on your back. Arch your spine, lift your chin and chest, and come onto the crown of the head. Then lift your legs up so they are at a 45° angle from the ground. Lift your arms up and extend them at the same angle.
• Continue extending the ribs up, keep your body still, and breathe calmly while maintaining the balance on your head and bottom.
• After five or more breaths, lift your head up, lie flat on your back and release your arms and legs down to the ground.

Fit's Tips: It's hard to tell if you have your legs and arms at the right angle, so have someone watch you do it to make sure.