DURVASASANA

Description

DURVASASANA Asana group: standing poses, balances Translation of the name from Sanskrit: • Durvasa — a sage known for his temper. 1. Setup Starting position: Tadasana. Stand on the right leg. Bend the left knee and place the left foot behind the head (advanced) or bring the left knee toward the chest and hold the left foot with both hands. Straighten the spine, take the hands up or keep them holding the foot. Balance on the standing leg. Breathe evenly. Then change the side. 2. Simplified and advanced variations Simplified variations: • hold the bent knee with the hands near the chest; • keep the fingers on a wall for support. Advanced variations: • place the foot behind the head and raise the arms overhead. 3. Injury prevention Requires open hips and good balance. Never force the foot behind the head. Support yourself against a wall. Keep the standing knee soft.

Effects

• strength
• flexibility