This pose is believed to open up your heart and hence it gives you bundles of energy. By opening up the neck region, it also enhances the flow of energy to the thyroid gland.

Steps:

· Lie on your back, bend the knees, and push the heels closer towards your body

· Put hands next to head, let elbows face ceiling and fingers point towards shoulders

· By pressing on the feet, exhale and lift your buttocks and tailbone

· Press your hands, lift your head, and straighten the arms

· Allow the head to hang a little backward to release tension in the throat region

· Release the pose and relax

*Modification: This is an advanced pose which can be intensified further with a one-legged variation.