Stretch your hips, shoulders, & spine, improve balance, & strengthen your core with Pose Dedicated to Sage Koormamuni…
Pose Dedicated to Sage Koormamuni (Baddha Pada Koormamunyasana) is an advanced seated yoga pose that provides a deep stretch for the hips, strengthens the core muscles, stretches the arms and shoulders, and improves balance. It also strengthens and stretches the hip flexors, hamstrings, and thigh muscles, improves spinal flexibility, and is believed to stimulate the abdominal and reproductive organs and improve digestion. Traditionally, the pose is also thought to calm the mind and reduce stress and anxiety, and it may be recommended for those with infertility or sciatic issues.
This can be a challenging balance pose, and you may wish to practice seated on a folded blanket or thin cushion for comfort. If you are new to the pose, you can also practice with your back against a wall for support until you master the balance.
Those with knee, hip, hamstring, or back injuries or recent surgery to these areas should avoid this pose.
How to Do Pose Dedicated to Sage Koormamuni:
- Start in Staff Pose with your legs stretched straight out.
- Bend your knees and place your feet flat on the floor, keeping a wide distance between them.
- Lean your torso forward and slide your arms underneath your knees.
- Stretch your arms out to the sides and rest your palms on your lower back, or clasp your hands behind your back if possible.
- Lift your feet up off the floor and extend your legs straight up.
- Balance your weight evenly on your sitting bones while sitting up straight.
- Hold the posture for 3 to 6 breaths, then release your hands and lower your legs back to the mat. Rest in Staff Pose for a few breaths.
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