Supported Fish

Hold Time

3-5 minutes

Benefits

• Gentle compression of the lower back
• Opens the heart and shoulder blades
• Strengthens chest

Entering and Exiting

Enter: Lie on your back with 2 blocks vertical underneath you. One block should be vertical between your shoulder blades, and the other should support your head on whichever setting feels best. Keeps your legs straight out in front of you and relax your hands by your sides.

Exit: Slowly remove the blocks and lower your back to the floor.

Modifications

• Bring your legs to Reclined Butterfly
• Play with the settings of the blocks, raising and lowering your head and shoulder blades as feels best
• Place a blanket or bolster under your knees

Contraindications

• Avoid if you have serious lower back pain or a neck injury
• Avoid if you have a migraine
• Not helpful for insomnia

Counter Poses

• Child's Pose
• Shavasana