Sage Marichi I Pose Marichyasana
Description
Sage Marichi I pose, or Marichyasana, is a seated yoga posture. With one leg straight and the other bent and bound by the arms, the body folds forward to stretch the hamstrings, lower back, and shoulders.
Muscle Group
Equipment Required
Sage Marichi I Pose Marichyasana Instructions
- Sit on the floor with both legs extended in front.
- Bend one knee and place the foot flat on the floor close to the same side hip.
- Reach the arm on the bent knee side forward and around the bent knee.
- Bring the other arm behind the back and clasp the hands together.
- Keep the extended leg flexed and active.
- Inhale to lengthen the spine.
- Exhale and fold forward over the extended leg.
- Hold the pose for the desired duration then switch sides.
Sage Marichi I Pose Marichyasana Form & Visual
Sage Marichi I Pose Marichyasana Benefits
- Stretches the hamstrings and lower back.
- Opens the shoulders and chest through the bind.
- Improves seated forward fold mobility.
- Calms the mind in classical yoga practice.
- No equipment needed.
- Excellent recovery posture.
Sage Marichi I Pose Marichyasana Muscles Worked
- Hamstrings
- Erector spinae
- Posterior deltoid
- Gluteus maximus
Sage Marichi I Pose Marichyasana Variations & Alternatives
- Seated Forward Fold
- Janu Sirsasana
- Marichyasana C
- Bound Angle Pose
