Yoga Pose Dedicated to the Sage Marichi I is a seated pose that targets the shoulders and quads and is ideal for yogis and yoginis at an intermediate level.
svadisthana – the sacral chakra
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[yoga-sharrre]
- Begin by entering the Staff Pose (Dandasana), with your legs flat on the ground outstretched in front of you. Bend your left knee and bring your foot as close to your sitting bone as you can. Make sure your foot remains flat on the ground.
- Exhale and begin to fold forward. As you do so, reach your left arm forward, while keeping it inside of your bent left knee. Twist your left arm so that your palm is facing out to the left.
Hook your left arm around your left knee and thigh so that your hand is resting on our lower thigh or back. - Hook your right arm around the right side of your back and grasp your right wrist with your left hand. fold your torso forward towards your right leg as far as is comfortable.
- Hold for 30 seconds to a minute. Repeat with opposite side.
- Breathe deeply through each step.
- If you have lower back problems, do not bend too far forward and consult an instructor or doctor before attempting this pose.
If you’re having trouble moving your left foot close to your sitting bone, use your right hand to position it when you are bending forward before you hook your arms back.
All Muscles: Shoulders, spine, hips, quads, hamstrings, groins
Target Muscles: Shoulders, quads
- Stimulates the inner organs and aids digestion.
- May relieve stress and anxiety.
