Basic Alignment
Place the sole of the right foot against the inner thigh. Inhale to reach the right arm up overhead and exhale to sidebend over the straight leg. Reach the bottom arm across to the bent leg and rotate the chest toward the ceiling.
Anatomical Benefits
This pose stretches the hamstrings, the calves, adductors and the entire side body.
Injuries
Hamstrings: Bend the knees and put a blanket under them.
Hip Flexor: Add a rolled up blanket to the crease of the hip.
Knee: Place a block under the bent knee.
- Poses to warm Up
- Sukhasana
- Janu Sirsasana
- Baddhakonasana
- Paschimottanasana
- Poses to cool down
- Virasana
- Supta Virasana