How to do Wild Thing
- Spread your left fingers and keep your whole palm grounded.
- Keep your left elbow straight without locking it backward.
- Press through your left hand to keep your chest from sinking toward that shoulder.
- Keep both feet firmly connected to the mat as your chest opens.
- Press through your feet to lift your hips within a comfortable backbend.
- Lengthen through your free right arm without pulling at the shoulder.
- Keep your head supported by your neck rather than letting it hang backward.
Benefits
Wild thing brings a broad stretch across the chest, with strength coming from the shoulder and upper back.
Further reading: Wild ThingVariations
Keep your right hand on your hip instead of reaching if your shoulder needs less range.