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Pyramid Pose (Parsvottanasana)
In a short split stance with the hips facing forward and both legs straight, you fold over the front leg with the hands on blocks, the floor or clasped behind your back.
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In a short split stance with the hips facing forward and both legs straight, you fold over the front leg with the hands on blocks, the floor or clasped behind your back.
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Movement guide
Existing guide · editorial review pending. Clinical review is pending.
Hold 30 to 45 seconds per side, 2 rounds, with a soft bend in the front knee if the hamstring protests.
A common spot for irritation of the hamstring tendon near the sitting bone. Keep it gentle if you feel a sharp pull right there.
Sources support the educational description; they do not establish that this exercise is suitable for you.
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No variation is labeled clinically validated.