Mountain Pose with Side Bend

Tiryaka Tāḍāsana

Mountain Pose with Side Bend
⇄ both sides
CategoryWarm-Up TypeStretch LevelBeginner Hold20 sec MusclesBack, Core BreathingInhale arms up, exhale to bend

A variation of: Mountain Pose

How to do it

  1. EnterStanding, reach your arms overhead and interlace your fingers, palms facing up. Exhale and bend directly to the side.
  2. HoldKeep your pelvis still and your feet grounded. Bend evenly, without twisting or arching, as if your body were between two panes of glass.
  3. ExitInhale, return to center, and bend to the other side.

Benefits

Wakes up the side body and prepares you for practice.

Cautions

  • Acute lower back pain

This site is for general information and is not medical advice. If you have pain, an injury, a chronic condition, or are pregnant, check with a qualified professional before practicing.

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