Candle

BENEFITS:

Mechanic:

enhance back muscles, there is also a decompression in the neck. Regulates glands such as pituitary gland, pineal gland and thyroid gland. Oxygenate the brain, deepens the breath and have a very good impact on digestion processes.

Energetic:

targets mainly lungs pathway and small and big intestines.

Mind/emotions:

calms, removes tension and chronic fatigue.

CONTRADICTIONS:

Avoid if you have high/low blood pressure. Not recommended in the later stages of pregnancy. If you feel tension in the upper face parts (e.g. eyes), withdraw from the pose.

HELP & PROPS:

Put 1 or more blankets under your shoulders (depending on your needs). If your elbows are going edgeways – make a loopwith the belt and put on the elbows, so that they are at the same distance as your shoulders.

TIME RECOMMENDED:

Three to five minutes for the beginners, minimum 5 minutes for more advanced students.

RELEASING THE POSE:

First stage is to lower the legs – put them on the wall, place backward or put on a chair. Take off the belt (if you were using it) and slowly put legs and loins on the flor. Relax in Savasana and relax.