sandeyeStanding Asana - Parsvottanasana
June 18th 2009 00:35
Alternate names for this pose are pyramid pose, runner's stretch, and Parsva Uttanasana. Once again, the starting position is Tadasana. Firstly, step your feet wide apart and position them with an angle - the right at 90 degrees and the left at 45.
Twist your body toward the right, shoulders and hips aligned. As you inhale, raise your arms upright. Hold this position for a couple of full breaths, and then, exhaling, continue. Continue by bending forward into a parallel to the ground with your upper torso. Once more, retain the pose for a couple of full breaths before continuing.
Then bend completely forward, so that your head rests upon your leg. Your hands should now be placed beside your right leg. An alternative arm placement is t extend the arms out above and behind you in a straight line, hands clasped. Hold the completed pose for 2-12 breaths before reversing on your next inhale and repeating to the left.
Twist your body toward the right, shoulders and hips aligned. As you inhale, raise your arms upright. Hold this position for a couple of full breaths, and then, exhaling, continue. Continue by bending forward into a parallel to the ground with your upper torso. Once more, retain the pose for a couple of full breaths before continuing.
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