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Functional Ashtanga / Marichyasana A / Spine Flexion
Marichyasana A
Functional Ashtanga

Marichyasana A

Sage Marichi A
Spine Flexion

Marichyasana A (Pose Dedicated to the Sage Marichi A)

Seated forward fold with one knee bent, adding a bind that opens the shoulder.

Key mobility focus: spine flexion

FRC Mobility Protocols

These videos target spine flexion for Marichyasana A:

  1. Spine Flexion Passive Stretch
  2. Spine Flexion PAILS & RAILS
  3. Spine Flexion PNF
  4. Spine Flexion Axials
  5. Spine Flexion Passive Range Hold
  6. Spine Flexion Hovers
  7. Spine Flexion Lift Offs

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Other Movements in Marichyasana A

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Elbow Extension Elbow Extension in Marichyasana A
Elbow Flexion Elbow Flexion in Marichyasana A
Elbow Pronation Elbow Pronation in Marichyasana A
Hip Flexion Hip Flexion in Marichyasana A
Knee Extension Knee Extension in Marichyasana A
Knee Flexion Knee Flexion in Marichyasana A
Shoulder Extension Shoulder Extension in Marichyasana A
Shoulder Internal Rotation Shoulder Internal Rotation in Marichyasana A
wrist-extension wrist-extension in Marichyasana A
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