Tiryangmukha Eka Pada Paschimatanasana

This counterpose to Ardha Baddha Padma Paschimottanasana stretches the quadriceps and hips.

Photo by Christina Mills

Etymology

Sanskrit Name: Tiryangmukha Eka Pada Paschimattanasana

English Translation: 3 Limbs Facing One Foot Intense Back of the Body Posture

Triang - 3 Limbs

Mukha - Facing

Eka - One

Paschima - Back of. the Body, West

Ut - Intense

Asana - Posture

How to:

• Begin in Dandasana.

• Internally rotate the thigh and bend the knee so that the calf is on the outside of the thigh.

• Hold the left foot with both hands.

• Fold on an exhale and hold for 5 breaths.

• In an inhale, look up. Keep holding the foot as you exhale.

• Repeat on the other side.

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