Piegamento in Avanti a Gambe Larghe
Prasarita Padottanasana
prah-sah-REE-tah pah-doh-tah-NAH-sah-nah
Una inversione calmante che allunga l'interno delle gambe e calma la mente.
Come fare Piegamento in Avanti a Gambe Larghe
- Stai in piedi con i piedi molto divaricati, dita rivolte in avanti
- Piegati dalle anche
- Piegati in avanti con la colonna vertebrale lunga
- Porta le mani a terra sotto le spalle o tra i piedi
- Lascia la testa pendere pesantemente
Benefits
- Stretches the inner legs, hamstrings, and spine
- Strengthens the feet, ankles, and legs
- Calms the brain and relieves mild headaches
- Promotes blood flow to the head and upper body
- Tones the abdominal organs
Muscles Engaged
Modifications
- Place a block under the hands or head if the floor is not accessible
- Bend the knees to protect the hamstrings and lower back
- Use hands on shins or a chair seat for a less deep variation
Cautions
- Avoid with lower back injuries; keep the fold shallow or bend the knees
- Use caution with low blood pressure; rise slowly to avoid dizziness
- Not recommended with unmanaged high blood pressure due to the inversion