Yin

Melting Heart Pose

Anahatasana (Yin)

Keep hips over knees and lower the chest toward the mat.

Benefits: Encourages fascial release, joint mobility, and a calm parasympathetic response. Particularly helpful for heart softening.
Props: Bolster, blocks, or blanket optional.
Hold Time: 3 to 5 minutes
Cautions and Contraindications: Avoid forcing depth. Back out if you feel sharp, pinching, or electric sensations, especially around knees and low back.
Entering Melting Heart Pose: Start on hands and knees. Walk the hands forward while keeping the hips over the knees. Lower the chest and forehead or chin toward the floor. Take a steady inhale to create length, then use the exhale to settle into the final shape.
Exiting Melting Heart Pose: Walk the hands back under the shoulders. Lift the chest and return to hands and knees. Pause in a neutral position for a moment before continuing.