What is the Sanskrit name for Pyramid Pose?

The Sanskrit name for Pyramid Pose is Parsvottanasana, pronounced "parsh-voh-tah-NAH-sah-nah". This standing pose is classified as intermediate level.

Is Pyramid Pose suitable for beginners?

Pyramid Pose (Parsvottanasana) is an intermediate-level pose. Beginners should build foundational strength before attempting this standing posture.

What are the benefits of Pyramid Pose?

Pyramid Pose is a standing pose that builds leg strength, improves balance, and develops body awareness.

Piramide

Parsvottanasana

parsh-voh-tah-NAH-sah-nah

Gemiddeld Staand

Een intense vooroverbuiging die de hamstrings diep strekt en de balans verbetert.

Hoe doe je Piramide

Stap één voet ongeveer 90 cm naar voren
Richt je heupen naar voren
Houd beide benen gestrekt
Buig met een lange wervelkolom over je voorste been
Omlijst je voorvoet met je handen

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

HamstringsGastrocnemiusErector spinaeQuadricepsDeltoids (in reverse prayer)

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

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