How to do it
Spread your fingers wide and press evenly through both palms.
- 1
Start in a downward dog position with your hips high and heels pushing towards the floor.
- 2
Perform a push-up, lowering your upper body towards the ground.
- 3
As you push back up, transition into a cobra pose by arching your back and looking upwards.
- 4
Return to the starting pike position and repeat.
Expert tip
Ensure smooth transitions between the pike and cobra positions to maintain constant tension on the muscles.
Common mistakes
- ✕Bending the knees during the pike phase
- ✕Hips sagging during the push-up descent
- ✕Cranking the neck backward in the cobra pose