asana of the month

camatkarasana - "wild thing"

benefits:

• opens up chest, lung, and shoulder areas
• opens the front of the legs and hip flexors
• builds strength in shoulders and upper back
  

cautions/contraindications:

• carpal tunnel syndrome
• rotator cuff injuries

preparatory poses:

• adho mukha svanasana - downward-facing dog
• dhanurasana - bow pose
• vasisthasana - side plank pose

namaste