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Ashtanga – Parsvottanasana

PARSVOTTANASANA

  1. INHALE. Open to the right. Apart the legs about one leg length. Arms parallel to the floor.
  2. EXHALE. Place the weight of the body on the heels and twist the entire body to the right. Hips facing the right side. Place hands in pray pose in the back, or garb the opposite elbows.
  3. INHALE. Look up. Lengthen the spine
  4. EXHALE. Bend forward. Chest to the knee, as in A, or only half the way down, as in B.STAY HERE FOR 5 LONG DEEP BREATHS
  1. INHALE. All the way up. Bring the feet parallel.
  2. EXHALE. Pivot the feet to left side. Hips square to the left.
  3. INHALE. Look up. Lengthen the spine
  4. EXHALE. Repeat # 4 STAY HERE FOR 5 LONG DEEP BREATHS
  1. INHALE. All the way up. Bring the feet parallel.
  2. EXHALE. Place the hands on your hips.
  3. INHALE. Stretch arms out parallel to the floor.
  4. EXHALE. Jump or walk to the front of the mat to prepare for the next Asana. Feet together.

COMMENT

Move slowly to prevent feeling dizzy. If there is to much tension on the legs bend them slightly. Lengthen the spine and keep the neck in line with the body. Bend knees if necessary. Go with your chest towards your thighs to get the maximum elongation of your body.

Parsvottanasana A1
Photo A

Parsvottanasana A2
Photo B

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