If I had to really choose just one pose, it would probably be pigeon (which I've mused on before
here). But a close second is a pose that isn't quite so pretty or fancy - in fact, it may be the plain Jane of yoga poses, and a bit cheeky too: it's often referred to as wind-relieving pose. But that is only one of its benefits (if you choose to look at it that way)...it's just about the best darn low back release evah. I am always, always doing this pose, every day, multiple times a day. All you have to do is get down on the floor and hug your knees into your chest, and
voilá - knees-to-chest pose. Lovely. Sometimes I feel like I could stay here for hours.
There are many things you can do with a
panasana: you can hug both knees in together, or one at a time; you can roll around and massage your low back, or rock forward and back to massage your spine; you can take a gentle supine twist to either side; you can transition into
happy baby. Give it a try and soothe your spine and your mind. Namaste.
