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What Is The Broken Wing Pose And Why Should You Practise This Yoga Asana Daily?

This yoga asana can give a good stretch to your upper body, helping you release stress and tension. It is great for the mind and muscles. Take a look here.

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Written By: Prerna Mittra | Updated : September 30, 2024 5:20 PM IST

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Practise this yoga asana every day. It can benefit your chest, back, spine and shoulders. (Photo: Freepik)

There are many yoga asanas that need to be practised every day, because they can take care of specific health concerns such as pain in a particular part of the body, mental and emotional health issues, etc. Generally, experts suggest one must stay active and find the time to engage in any kind of fitness activity for at least 30 minutes every day, so as to protect their health by boosting their immunity. Yoga is one activity that can be done all through the year, in any part of the house or outside, with very little equipment. All you need is a certain amount of discipline and a yoga mat.

There is one yoga asana called the Broken Wing Pose that is packed with numerous health benefits. According to Anshuka Parwani, a celebrity yoga and holistic wellness expert, this asana is the "perfect way to release tension in your upper back and shoulders while giving your body a deep, restorative stretch". She took to Instagram to demonstrate the exercise that requires a good amount of stretching and body twisting. Take a look.

You begin by lying down on your stomach with your arms stretched sideways. Next, you roll on to one side by bending a knee. With one arm now stretched behind you, you bring the other towards it and lock the fingers. Raise your arms to the shoulder level, as demonstrated by the expert in the video. Stay in this position and breathe in deeply. Gently release your body from this position by reverting to the first posture of being on your back.

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Broken Wing Pose can make you more flexible and take care of everyday stress. Also known as the Sukhasana variation or Fallen Angel Pose, this gentle yoga asana targets the shoulders, chest, and upper back.

Broken Wing Pose Health Benefits

When you do this asana every day, the following things happen in the body:

  1. Shoulder flexibility: It stretches the shoulders, improving flexibility and range of motion.
  2. Chest expansion: It opens the chest, promoting deeper breathing and improved lung capacity.
  3. Upper back relief: It also relaxes the upper back muscles, reducing tension and stress.
  4. Improved posture: It can strengthen the muscles between the shoulder blades, promoting better posture.
  5. Reduced stress: This is a gentle stretch, which can help calm the nervous system, reducing stress and anxiety.
  6. Improved circulation: It can also enhance blood flow to the shoulders, chest, and upper back.
  7. Scapular mobility: At the same, this yoga asana is said to increase mobility and flexibility in the scapula, reducing the risk of shoulder injuries.

Things To Keep In Mind

Experts want you to know the following things:

  • Avoid doing this asana if you have a shoulder injury or are suffering from chronic pain.
  • Do not do it if you have any other health condition for which a doctor has forbidden you from practising such asanas.
  • You can modify this asana by using a strap or towel to support your arms.
  • You may start with gentle movements and gradually deepen the stretch.
  • Practise on both sides to maintain balance.
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Prerna Mittra

Prerna Mittra

With more than a decade of experience in journalism, this author writes on health and lifestyle topics, from pregnancy to mental health, diseases, fitness, parenting, and such. Previous work experience includes The Indian Express, Network18 Group, Times Of India. For ... Read More