Parsvottanasana - Intense Side Stretch Pose Pyramid pose
Try out this Asana with me?, Health Challenge Invite.Tones abdomen and lower body.
STEPS :
- From Tadasana step your left leg back, about 1 meter (3 to 4 feet), feet on two different train tracks, right foot facing forward, left foot slightly turned out.
- Keeping your hips facing the front of your mat. Make sure your knees point in the same direction as your toes.
- Ground through your feet, engage your legs and place your hands in reverse prayer behind your back.
- Inhale as you lengthen your spine, and exhale as you fold forward from the hips. Stop before your back begins to round.
- Roll your left thigh inward, while keeping your right hip back.
- Hold the pose for 5 to 10 deep breaths before repeating on the other side.
- To come out actively push through the back heel, engage the core and come up with a straight spine.
Benefits
- Stretches back, groin and inner thighs
- Tones abdomen and lower body
- Great for weight and fat loss
Who Can Do
Consult a doctor before beginning an exercise regime.