VASISTHASANA VARIATION

Description

VASISTHASANA VARIATION Asana group: arm balances Translation of the name from Sanskrit: • vasistha — name of the sage Vasishta; asana — pose. 1. Setup Starting position: side support on the forearm or the palm. Lift the pelvis into a line with the shoulders and feet. Cross the upper leg behind the lower one or keep the feet together. To advance, raise the upper leg while keeping the balance. Gaze forward. 2. Simplified and advanced variations Simplified variations: • support on the forearm; • rest the lower knee on the floor. Advanced variations: • lift the upper leg; • rotate the torso down and back up. 3. Injury prevention Control the position of the pelvis and do not let the torso collapse. If the wrists hurt, use a block. Avoid with acute shoulder injuries.