intermediate

Pyramid Pose

Parsvottanasana

PARSH-voh-tahn-AHS-ah-nah

A profound asymmetric forward fold that demands rooted stability and deep surrender. It balances the structural integrity of the legs with a liberating release of the spine.

Chakras
PrimaryMuladhara (Root)
SecondaryManipura (Solar Plexus)
Gaze:Toes
Quick Summary
  • Root both heels firmly into the earth.

  • Square your hips toward the front of your mat.

  • Lead with your heart, maintaining a long spine.

Foundation
  • Press through the big toe mound of the front foot.

  • Seal the outer edge of the back foot at a 45-degree angle.

Alignment
  • Draw the front hip crease back to square the pelvis.

  • Keep the torso long and parallel to the floor before folding fully.

Inhale to find axial extension in the spine|exhale to hinge deeply from the hip creases.
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