Hips and lower back
Parsvottanasana: Classic
Combines hamstring and calf length with balance, leg strength and active length through the spine.
Hip Mobility20 to 45 seconds
Ways to adjust it
- Hands on blocks
- Bend front knee
- Shorter stance
Other ways to do this movement
Every version below is the same movement set up differently, so one of them usually suits.
Before you try it
Move within a range that stays comfortable. Stop if this brings on sharp pain, dizziness, or symptoms that travel down an arm or a leg, and speak to a clinician before repeating it.
One movement is a start. A session is the thing.
A few questions about your body and how it is today, and Vinys builds a session around it, including which movements to leave out.
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