*Is reverse prayer position worth training?* I think it is - if we focus on movement & range of motion rather than on aesthetics! Yesterday I received this great Q: “How useful to the human body is reverse prayer? Is it worth training in?” Now I completely understand why we might question the usefulness of reverse prayer pose. Isn’t it a weird shape to put our body in? And don’t lots of people *force* their way into it? What purpose could it serve other than looking kind of cool from the outside

Reverse Prayer Hands Start with where your hands feel comfortable—it might take one practice session, or it could take several, before you feel ready to slowly stretch into a full reverse prayer pose. Take your time, go at your own pace, and ease into it. @camiloyoga | YOGABODY

REVERSE PRAYER pose, also known as Pashchima Namaskarasana (also known as Parshva Namaskarasana), involves a pose joining your hands (namaskar gesture) behind your back. It mainly targets your shoulders and wrists. It is an especially effective pose for those who spend hours on their computers typing a lot. These are 6 stretches to improve your shoulder mobility and achieve Reverse Prayer pose: 1️⃣ Wing Flutter 2️⃣ Shoulder Rotations 3️⃣ Scapular to Prayer 4️⃣ Shoulder Flossing with a Strap 5️⃣