Yoga the Marvel Way

Some people find Parsvottanasana very difficult. Its a great shoulder opener, working the entire shoulder girdle, helps strengthen the upper back and helping to realign the scapula. However, the most important aspect of this posture that I have witnessed through years of practice, teaching and adjusting is the way in which it encourages lateral structural alignment throughout the entire vertebral column, especially throughout the lumbar and thoracic regions. As the base of the palms move closer towards each other the shoulders become more balanced and almost immediately the pelvic area follows suit. Likewise, better alignment in the hips when folding forward in this pose helps the palms to flatten and move more towards the midline. But don't take my word for it. Let Spidey show you how it is done, he explains it better than I.....

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