How to Do the Yoga Fish Pose With Blocks

The yoga fish pose is a counterpose to exercises such as the shoulder stand, plow and bridge, helping to reverse the curve of the spine and expand the rib cage. While this is an important pose to practice regularly, it can be challenging to lift the chest properly. Using a few yoga blocks can help.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

1. Sit on the floor with your spine straight and your legs extended in front of you. Flex your feet, drawing the toes up towards your chest and place your hands on the floor beside you.

2. Place two yoga blocks stacked on the flat side about a hand's length from your buttocks. Inhale deeply, lifting through the spine and exhale as you slowly and gently lower your back down. Allow your hands to push forwards against the floor, down your legs.

3. Bring your upper back to rest on top of the yoga blocks, tilting your pelvis forward. Allow your forearms, from fingertips to elbows, to push against the ground, helping to left your chest. Roll your head back and try to place the top of your head on the floor.

4. Hold the fish pose for 20 to 30 seconds and then exhale as you press into the floor with your hands and lift to sitting. Try to place as little weight on the blocks as possible. When you can enter the pose and lift off of the blocks, remove the upper block. Once you master the pose, you can eliminate the blocks entirely.

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