Challenge Level: Medium

Extended puppy pose is a similar asana to the familiar and restful child’s pose (balasana), but provides a greater stretch to the spine. It gets its name from the resemblance to a stretching puppy or dog. From table pose, the hands walk forward while the glutes stretch back about halfway, where they are kept in line above the knees. The chest is released toward the ground with the forehead eventually resting on the ground or yoga block.