Pentacle is a restorative pose that offers integration of energy after active movement. It awakes sensations of weightlessness and deep grounding,  

Open arms and legs create the sense of “floating”. Pentacle gives an opportunity to soften the front and feel the firmness of the back. “It takes  soft front and firm back to have an open heart”. 

HOW TO

Make sure there is enough space around you for stretching out.

Lay down on flat surface.

Take your legs apart/ arms out at a comfortable angle.

Aim for elongation (lengthening) from the top of your head down to the toes.

If any body part is strained, prop with pillows.

Aim to release fully and let go of controlled muscular holding. 

Stay for 5-7 min.

Relax completely, letting go of resistance both mental and physical. 

Targets: the nervous system, spine, internal organs especially Heart.

Benefits

• Rebalances the nervous system
• Eases facial tension/jaw/cheeks
• Decompresses the spine
• Targets lung channel if arms are over head.
• Takes the mind from external senses inward. 

TIPS

1. For lower back discomfort – place a bolster under knees.  
2. Taking arms over head helps to open up the lung channel.
3. Breathe fully into low ribs/diaphragm to ease the racing thoughts. 
4. Cover up with a blanket for more immersion.