Ashtanga – Padottanasana D

PRASARITA PADOTTANASANA D

1. INHALE. Stretch up. Look up.
2. EXHALE. Folding forward. Grab the big toes with the index, middle finger, and thumb around, as in D, or place your hands on the legs, as in D1. STAY HERE FOR 5 LONG DEEP BREATHS.
3. INHALE. Half the way up.
4. EXHALE. Place both hands on the hips.
5. INHALE. All the way up.
6. EXHALE. Jump to the front of the mat to prepare for the next Asana. Feet together.

COMMENTS

Lengthen the spine to get the maximum elongation. Keep the neck in line with the body. Maintain the abdomen in. Keep the legs active. If you experience too much tension bend them slightly. Don’t collapse the top of the head on the floor; instead bring it in, between your legs, as far as you can.

Photo D

Photo D1