4 reasons why you should practice puppy pose heart opening and emotional release: puppy pose is a gentle heart opener that helps to release tension and tightness in the chest and shoulders. by stretching these areas, you create space for emotional release, allowing any stored emotions or stress to be released. this can lead to a sense of lightness and increased emotional well-being. connection to the third eye chakra: puppy pose stimulates the energy center known as the third eye chakra, located