With one look, one might go "What on earth...", but breaking it down step by step, this pose is not as bad as it looks. Undoubtedly one of those poses that not only test a person's flexibility, but also the hips need to be opened. A challenge, but once's you got it, the feeling is so darn great.
One of my favourite bind variation to date, give it a try!
Asana: Bind Variation
Steps:
1. From standing, come into half lotus on the left leg.
2. Place left knee on the mat behind the right leg, about a foot distance apart. (legs position the same as vatayanasana or horse face pose)
3. Stretch right arm beneath the right leg, towards the right side.
4. Hold right ankle with left hand.
5. Move body and head underneath the right knee as far as you possibly can, placing the left cheek on the mat if possible.
6. Stretch right hand to the ceiling before binding across the back.
7. Release the left hand from right ankle to clasp both hands together.
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