Marichi's Pose

Marichi's Pose

Marichyasana · मरीच्यासन

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Marichi's Pose

Marichyasana · मरीच्यासन

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SeatedTwist
Level

Intermediate

Body

Seated, Twist

How to practice

Sit with one leg extended and bend the other knee, placing that foot close to your hip. Lengthen your spine, then hinge gently forward. Wrap the same-side arm around your bent shin and reach the other arm behind your back, clasping your hands if comfortable. Keep both sitting bones grounded and breathe steadily.

Benefits

Develops seated hip mobility and, in the forward-fold version, stretches the extended leg's hamstrings.

Who should avoid or modify

  • Keep the bent knee comfortable and use a strap if binding. Do not pull the torso down with the arms; choose an open, uncompressed variation during pregnancy.

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