Hind legs are folded and tucked under, then stretch your front legs forward and rest into the pose. As you can see, Apollo is having a little trouble keeping his spine straight and in alignment. This is due to the extra cushy surface. I recommend practicing Shashankasana directly on the floor to maintain proper positioning. Hold for a few minutes to an hour for maximum benefits.
To learn the most essential poses for health and happiness, you can purchase my book, Daily Yoga for a Happy and Healthy Cat here. It is quite suitable also for practitioners of Doga as well as other sentient beings. Most, if not all, of the proceeds will go towards animal rescue, my practice of Karma Yoga! Thank you and Me-Ommmm!
I am actually pretty good at Shashankasana!
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ReplyDeleteWhat a relaxing pose. Have a lovely Sunday.
ReplyDeleteWe would love to practice such a lovely and most relaxing pose as done beautifully by lovely Apollo! Take care
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Hey, we like that Shashankasana here, too. :)
ReplyDeleteHey, that's a pose I can actually do!
ReplyDeleteOooo I feel more relaxed!
ReplyDeleteOh Apollo....what a wuverly pose you iz demonstratinz...i wish i could cuddle wiff youu and keeps warm..it'z so cold today and we haz a fire but my sungod man would waydiate such heatz....wuv eternawee your pluxurious Dinnermintz xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
ReplyDeleteThat makes us think we need to go and do some Doga and relax as well. Have a marvellous Monday.
ReplyDeleteBest wishes Molly
I have to get the book! Cats over here are usually on their backs with all appendages going every which way. I view this as being open for love and hugs.
ReplyDeleteThat would be pawesome! Me-Ommmmm
DeleteOne of my boys does that pose too! I call it Sphinx :-) Sure looks relaxing!
ReplyDeleteOh Tamago, I show Sphinx pose in my book! Me-Ommmmmm
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ReplyDeleteI do that pose too, and like Tamago, my mommy calls it my Sphinx! xoxox
ReplyDeleteNice variation of the pose. Creativity is a wonderful thing.
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I didn't realize this was a book! I don't have cats, but I know my mom might get a kick out of it.
ReplyDeleteDon't forget your day to do NaNo is today. :)
Are you down unda'? It's only the 13th lunchtime here, but I'll start working on it now! Me-Ommmmmm
DeleteActually, I'm completely ahead of myself. Literally! My work changed schedules at the same time as my husband, and I've been writing down the wrong dates all day today! >.< Whoops, maybe I should leave the date keeping to someone else!
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