Place back of chair to wall. Kneel on mat or pillows. Separate knees a comfortable distance apart.
Place elbows securely on chair seat and no farther apart than shoulder width. Lift forearms toward ceiling and press palms together. Allow neck to relax. If comfort- able, head may drop between arms toward floor.
Breathe normally. Relax shoulders and back. Tilt pelvis slightly and lift buttocks toward ceiling. With each exhalation descend chest and shoulders toward floor.
To release, lower hands onto chair, push back, sit on heels, and relax arms along- side body. To release, lower hands onto chair, push back, sit on heels, and relax arms along- side body.
This pose stretches shoulders. Rest elbows on edge of bed during labor. This pose relieves pain of back labor.
