How to practice Extended Puppy Pose
- Begin on hands and knees.
- Keep hips over knees and walk hands forward.
- Lower the chest toward the floor or a support.
- Rest the forehead and breathe into the upper back.
Practice tips
- Place a bolster under the chest.
- Keep elbows lifted if shoulders are sensitive.
Practice note: Reduce the range if the shoulders or lower back feel strained.
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Understanding Extended Puppy Pose
Extended Puppy Pose is categorized as a beginner forward fold pose with an emphasis on Shoulders and spine. The useful version of the pose is the one that allows steady breathing and controlled movement—not necessarily the deepest expression.
Common practice points
- Bend the knees whenever the hamstrings pull strongly.
- Hinge from the hips before allowing the spine to round.
- Avoid using the arms to force additional depth.
Prepare and progress
Review the steps before entering the pose, use the suggested modifications early, and leave enough energy for a controlled exit.
Useful preparations
Seated Forward Bend PaschimottanasanaStanding Forward Fold UttanasanaWide-Legged Forward Fold Prasarita Padottanasana
Progress is not measured by how closely a pose matches a photograph. Comfort, breathing and control are more useful guides.