Posizione della Piramide
Parsvottanasana
parsh-voh-tah-NAH-sah-nah
Un piegamento in avanti intenso che allunga profondamente i muscoli posteriori della coscia migliorando l'equilibrio.
Come fare Posizione della Piramide
- Porta un piede avanti di circa un metro
- Allinea le anche in avanti
- Mantieni entrambe le gambe dritte
- Piegati sopra la gamba anteriore con la colonna vertebrale lunga
- Incornicia il piede anteriore con le mani
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