PYRAMID POSE
Sanskrit Name – Parsvottanasana
Sanskrit Name Meaning – Parsva – Side, Ut – Intense, Tan – To Stretch, Asana - Pose
Type of Asana – Standing Forward Bend Yoga Pose
Target Areas – Full Body
WHAT IS PYRAMID POSE (PARSVOTTANASANA)?
Pyramid Pose (Parsvottanasana) also known as Intense Side Stretch Pose is a standing forward bend Yoga pose. It increases stability, strength and confidence whilst balancing your body and mind.
DO NOT PRACTICE PYRAMID POSE (PARSVOTTANASANA) IF:
You’ve injured your back or knee
You have a slipped disc or a hernia
You have asthma
BENEFITS OF PYRAMID POSE (PARSVOTTANASANA)
Improves posture
Stretches your whole body
Relieves feelings of anxiety and stress
HOW TO PRACTICE PYRAMID POSE (PARSVOTTANASANA) IN 3 EASY STEPS
Start in Mountain Pose (Tadasana). Square your hips, step your right foot back. Line the arch of your right foot with the heel of your front left foot. Inhale lengthen your spine.
Place your hands in Reverse Prayer Pose behind your back. Exhale, fold forward hinging at your hips. Keep your back straight and not rounded. Release your forehead towards your shin.
Stay in the pose for as long as you feel comfortable then exit and repeat it on the other side.
PYRAMID POSE (PARSVOTTANASANA) VARIATION – USE BLOCKS
If you struggle to touch the ground comfortably use blocks and make sure you keep your back straight and not rounded.
PREPARATORY POSES
Downward Facing Dog Pose - Adho Mukha Svanasana
Bound Angle Pose – Baddha Konasana
Cow Face Pose – Gomukhasana
Standing Forward Bend - Utanasana
Wide-Legged Standing Forward Bend - Prasarita Padottanasana
COUNTER POSES
Standing Forward Bend - Utanasana
Staff Pose – Dandasana
Seated Forward Bend - Paschimottanasana