Yoga Chikitsa · Primary · Standing Sequence
Prasarita Padottanasana B
Wide-legged fold B
What it is
Prasarita Padottanasana B is the second of the four wide-legged folds in the Primary standing sequence.
What it looks like
From the same wide stance, the hands rest on the waist. You lift the chest, then fold forward with the hands staying on the hips. The pose is held for five breaths.
Why it is practised
Without the hands on the floor, the legs and the centre of the body do more of the work of holding the fold. It adds a small balance element to the shape learned in variation A.
What to pay attention to
Keep the shoulders drawing back rather than hunching. Fold only as far as you can while the legs stay steady. Keep the breath even.
Who it suits
It suits anyone comfortable with Prasarita Padottanasana A. In Mysore-style practice a teacher shows you suitable variations as you learn — you can work on this in private sessions.
Next in the sequence: Prasarita Padottanasana C.
Hands at the waist. Fold forward, shoulders back.
The legs stay long.
Practise this Primary pose in a Mysore-style room, or in a private session in Dubai or online.
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