AGNISTAMBHASANA

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Agnistambhasana Bhadrasana

Agnistambhasana
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Agnistambhasanasana I & II Demonstrated by Erin Abrams, Founder

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Bhadrasana I & II, according to Mr. Sidersky's site. Demonstrated by Andr Sidersky
Hatha Yoga by Andr Sidersky of Kiev, Ukraine

Come to a seated position with your legs straight in front of you. Root the leg bones down into the hamstring muscles so it makes contact with the ground. Note: Heels should not lift off the ground while doing this. Modification: If you can not sit up with a straight spine, use a blanket or cushion under the back part of your buttocks to help rotate the pelvis forward and aid you in having a straight spine. Bend your bottom knee so the shin of your left leg is parallel to your body and the front of your mat, and knee is slightly on the outside of your body. The bottom foot should come to the outside line of the right side of your body. Bring your hands high up onto your left thigh so your left hand is on the outside of your thigh and the right hand is on the inside of your thigh. Grab the thigh with both hands (thumbs will be close to each other), pick the thigh slightly off the ground and turn the inner thigh down as you move the fleshy part of outer thigh away from you.

Stack the other leg on top of the bottom so the top ankle is aligned on top of the bottom knee and your two shin bones are stacked on top of each other. It is important that it is ankle over knee, knee over ankle and the foot is not sickling. Bring your hands high up onto your top thigh so your right hand is on the outside of your thigh and the left hand is on the inside of your thigh. Manually, grab the thigh with both hands (thumbs will be close to each other), pick the thigh slightly off the ground and turn the inner thigh down as you move the fleshy part of outer thigh away from you. This should help bring the knee further down and open the hip more. You can apply gently pressure to your top knee to help guide it down, but do not strain or push your knee too hard. If you experience any knee discomfort release the pressure. Advanced Posture: If your ankles and knees are stacked on top of each other, begin to hinge at the hips (try not to hunch the spine) walking your palms out in front of you while drawing the shoulder blades onto your back. To release: Look forward first, to elongate your spine. Slowly walk your hands back in and raise up with a straight spine. Gently uncross your legs and repeat on other side.

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