Intense West StretchIn yoga language, the back is considered west. In Paschimottanasana, the back is stretched intensely.
Sit in Dandasana
- press the legs into the floor
- toes and kneecaps point towards the ceiling
- the torso is straight
to get into Paschimottansasana:
on an inhalation - lift the chest
bend from the hip crease
extend the chest forward toward the feet
get a hold of your toes, the side of your feet, or a strap around your feet
take the elbows out to the side
pull yourself deeper into the pose
relax the back of your neck.
Sit in Dandasana
- press the legs into the floor
- toes and kneecaps point towards the ceiling
- the torso is straight
to get into Paschimottansasana:
on an inhalation - lift the chest
bend from the hip crease
extend the chest forward toward the feet
get a hold of your toes, the side of your feet, or a strap around your feet
take the elbows out to the side
pull yourself deeper into the pose
relax the back of your neck.
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