PURVOTTANASANA

  1. EXHALE. Place hands flat on the floor behind the buttocks, with the fingers pointing at the hips.
  2. INHALE. Raise the hips up in a platform pose, as in A. If too intense bend the knees as in B, or stay on the floor as in C. Head all the way back.  STAY HERE FOR 5 LONG DEEP BREATHS
  3. EXHALE. Release the hips down. VINYASA.

COMMENT

Be in a direct line between the shoulders and the hands. Point your toes, and try reaching the floor.

Purvottanasana

Purvottanasana

Purvottanasana

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