Yoga Pyramid Pose (Parsvottonasana)

Yoga Pyramid Pose can be performed after downward dog posture. It stretches and strengthens the legs, hamstrings. It is a good pose to exercise the chest and back muscles.

Benefits

1.Stretches and strengthens the legs and hamstrings.

2.Stretches the spine.

3.Practices balance.

4.Exercises the back and chest muscles.

Instructions

1. Stand in Tadasana Pose. Then step the left leg back around 3 feet. Press the hands together in sign of respect at the back. Inhale to lift up the chest.

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Press the hands together in sign of respect at the back. For a beginner, you may cross the arm and hold the elbows at the back instead. Pyramid Pose tip Pyramid Pose tips2

2. Slowly bend the upper body forward while keeping the spine straight. yoga pyramid pose step2

3. Fold the upper body forwardly down as much as possible. Try to touch the nose on the knee of the front leg. Stay in the position for 7 breathe rounds. On each inhale, lengthen the spine. On each exhale, take the forward bend a little deeper. Yoga Pyramid Pose step3

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