MARICHYASANA 2

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MARICHYASANA 2 Asana group: sitting poses, twists Translation of the name from Sanskrit: • Marichi — a sage, the son of Brahma. 1. Setup Starting position: Dandasana. Bend the right leg and place the right foot on the mat, the knee up. Take the right arm behind the back from the outside of the right knee, wrap it around and catch the left hand behind the back. Turn the chest to the left, keeping the back straight. Hold, then change the side. 2. Simplified and advanced variations Simplified variations: • use a strap between the hands; • keep the hand on the outside of the knee without binding. Advanced variations: • bind the hands and deepen the twist; • press the bent knee toward the chest. 3. Injury prevention Keep the sitting bones grounded. The twist comes from the whole spine. Do not force the shoulder into the knee. Use a strap if the shoulders are tight.