Mechanic:

deep inner leg opener targeting the adductors, most people report a strong feeling of compression in the hip socket, the pose might also compress the back.

Energetic:

targets the Liver channel, with the arms stretched forward above the head, the Heart-Lungs pathways.

Mind/emotions:

energizing, stimulating.

CONTRADICTIONS:

Be cautious in case of back/hip injury.

HELP & PROPS:

Using some padding for the knees to avoid too much compression against the floor.

Resting chest on a bolster if using upper body strength to sustain the pose.

TIME RECOMMENDED:

Three to five minutes.

RELEASING THE POSE:

If you are already close to the floor, release the legs and glide onto your belly.

If you are on a bolster, ease back into child pose.

ADDITIONAL TIPS:

This pose might not be for everyone, depending on the degree of compression on the hips, if the compression is too great try Dragonfly instead.