Postura de la Piramide
Parsvottanasana
parsh-voh-tah-NAH-sah-nah
Una flexion hacia adelante intensa que estira profundamente los isquiotibiales mientras mejora el equilibrio.
Como hacer Postura de la Piramide
- Da un paso hacia adelante con un pie aproximadamente un metro
- Cuadra las caderas hacia adelante
- Manten ambas piernas rectas
- Inclinate sobre la pierna delantera con la columna larga
- Enmarca el pie delantero con las manos
Benefits
- Deeply stretches the hamstrings and calves
- Strengthens the legs and improves balance
- Opens the shoulders (especially in reverse prayer variation)
- Calms the brain and improves digestion
- Teaches hip-squaring alignment
Muscles Engaged
Modifications
- Place blocks on either side of the front foot to bring the floor closer
- Bend the front knee slightly if hamstrings are very tight
- Keep hands on hips instead of reverse prayer if shoulders are tight
Cautions
- Avoid with hamstring tears or acute lower back injury
- Use caution with high blood pressure; keep the fold shallow
- Those with balance issues should practice near a wall