How to Do the Yoga Goddess Pose With a Block

Restorative yoga poses, such as the goddess pose, are a great way to relax between poses or after a yoga routine. You can use the goddess pose anytime to help quiet the mind, soothe lower back pain and menstrual cramping. While you can perform this pose without a block, the added back support helps to deepen the stretch through the hips and thighs.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

1. Lie on your back and draw your knees up, placing your feet flat on the ground. Inhale deeply, drawing your chin to your chest to lengthen the back of the neck and then exhale as you slowly lower your legs out to the sides.

2. Place the bottoms of your feet together and allow your knees to drop gently as you relax every muscle in your body. Open your arms out to your sides and breathe deeply and slowly.

3. Increase the stretch of the goddess pose by adding a yoga block. Carefully lift your upper body enough to slide a yoga block under your ribcage and shoulder blades. Make sure the block is in a comfortable position and then once again allow your arms to relax at your sides. Feel the stretch deepen through the abdomen, front of the pelvis and inner thighs.

4. Hold the goddess pose for at least 1 minute. When ready, exhale as you support your outer thighs with your hands and lift your knees to center. Lift your upper body to remove the block and then extend your legs out straight.

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