Postura da Piramide
Parsvottanasana
parsh-voh-tah-NAH-sah-nah
Uma flexao para frente intensa que alonga profundamente os isquiotibiais enquanto melhora o equilibrio.
Como fazer Postura da Piramide
- De um passo para frente com um pe cerca de um metro
- Alinhe os quadris para frente
- Mantenha ambas as pernas retas
- Incline-se sobre a perna da frente com a coluna longa
- Emoldure o pe da frente com as maos
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