Parsvottanasana-intense torso stretch

The wall rope is tied around the top pelvis for facilitating the hips rotation and making a ‘bend over from the hip‘ in this pose. The proper rotation not only broadens the pelvis and the abdominal regions but maximizes the full stretch for the entire leg,-hamstring, calves and the achillies tendon. Most people like the lightness sensation in the lower body after the pose. The traditional way to practice this pose, with the arms in back namaste or bind together for chest stretch as well. Other variations, are to put the hands on the blocks or on a chair.