Jathara Parivritti (Eka Pada)
Steps:
1. Lie down in Samstithi ( Supine )
2. Inhale, lift your arms above your head, palms facing up.
3. Exhale, lift the left leg up, simultaneously lift your hands and catch the big toes with thumb, index and middle finger of left hand. Right hand by the side of your body. Knees should be straight. Hips should be on the floor.
4. Inhale, drop your left leg on the left side. Knees should be straight.
Coming out of Asana:
Exhale, bring left leg back to 90 degree, holding your toes. Inhale, drop your leg down and hands above your head and drop your hands down on exhale.
Repeat on the other side.
Classification:
- Lateral
- Asymmetrical
- Lying / Supine
- Stay
Focus:
- Hips
- Hamstrings
- Groin
Modifications:
- with support ( strap or towel )
Benefits:
- Stretches hips, calves and thighs
- Opens Hamstrings and Groin
- Strengthen Knees
1. Lie down in Samstithi ( Supine )
2. Inhale, lift your arms above your head, palms facing up.
3. Exhale, lift the left leg up, simultaneously lift your hands and catch the big toes with thumb, index and middle finger of left hand. Right hand by the side of your body. Knees should be straight. Hips should be on the floor.
4. Inhale, drop your left leg on the left side. Knees should be straight.
Coming out of Asana:
Exhale, bring left leg back to 90 degree, holding your toes. Inhale, drop your leg down and hands above your head and drop your hands down on exhale.
Repeat on the other side.
- Lateral
- Asymmetrical
- Lying / Supine
- Stay
Focus:
- Hips
- Hamstrings
- Groin
Modifications:
- with support ( strap or towel )
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Benefits:
- Stretches hips, calves and thighs
- Opens Hamstrings and Groin
- Strengthen Knees
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