In Bow Pose, after lifting chest and kicking feet into hands, what is next?

In Bow Pose, after lifting chest and kicking feet into hands, what is next?

• A. Hold your breath
• B. Roll onto the soft part of your belly. Breathe here.
• C. Stand up
• D. Release feet

Answer: (B)

In Bow Pose, after you lift your chest and kick your feet into your hands, the next step is to roll onto the soft part of your belly and breathe there. Resting on the abdomen distributes your weight more safely and supports the backbend, helping you avoid pinching the lower back or over-arching the spine. Breathing here keeps the body relaxed and the spine lengthened, which helps you maintain the bend with control. It also prevents tensing the neck or jaw as you stay lifted. Releasing the feet or standing up would derail the pose at this stage, and holding your breath would create tension, so rolling onto the belly and breathing steadily is the smooth, safe transition into the next phase of the pose.

In Bow Pose, after you lift your chest and kick your feet into your hands, the next step is to roll onto the soft part of your belly and breathe there. Resting on the abdomen distributes your weight more safely and supports the backbend, helping you avoid pinching the lower back or over-arching the spine. Breathing here keeps the body relaxed and the spine lengthened, which helps you maintain the bend with control. It also prevents tensing the neck or jaw as you stay lifted. Releasing the feet or standing up would derail the pose at this stage, and holding your breath would create tension, so rolling onto the belly and breathing steadily is the smooth, safe transition into the next phase of the pose.