Pindasasna
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Yoga Techniques and Fitness
Overview
In this lesson, we present Pindasana, a variation that folds the lotus forward while inverted, bringing the knees toward the chest.
Objective
Become familiar with how folding the lotus forward intensifies the hip opening and creates a deeper stretch in the back body.
What You'll Get
What You'll Get: This pose deepens the lotus by folding forward while inverted. You'll learn to bring the knees toward the chest, which intensifies the hip opening and stretches the lower back. The bind around the legs adds stability. For personal practice, it's a deep stretch that teaches you to maintain the integrity of the lotus while folding. For professionals, it's a high-level variation that you can use to challenge students who are comfortable with Urdhva Padmasana and ready for more complexity.
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