This next pose called Intense East is the fourth pose in Ashtanga Yoga's Primary Series. It strengthens and stretches your shoulders simultaneously, and also works your bum and hamstrings. If you've done the Pilates move called Reverse Plank, then this will be a cinch.
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| Sanskrit Name: Purvottanasana English Translation: Eastern Intense Stretch Pose Also Called: Intense East or Upward Plank Pose |
To learn how to do this pose read more.
- Begin sitting on the floor with your legs extended straight out in front of you. Place your palms behind your hips about six to eight inches away, with your fingers pointing toward your toes.
- As you inhale, press into your hands and feet firmly, lifting your hips into the air. Lift them as high as you can so your spine is in a long line. Slowly release your head back, looking behind you, and opening through your throat.
- Stay here for five deep breaths, then lower your hips back to the floor.
Karl Kani
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Stila
I never know...in the poses, do you let your head collapse back or are you supposed to hold it up a little?
1Good one...
2This looks good..
3This one feels fantastic.
4I can't straighten my legs in this pose. I'm not sure why but I feel like the back of my legs right above my heels can't handle it.
5I like that pose. As I do it, I actually feel slimmer.
6Jan
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I always do this pose in my yoga class in prep for back bends.
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