[parsh-voh-than-AHS-anna]
Parsva means side and Uttana means intense. The direct translation is intense lateral stretching posture.
Pyramids are strong, durable and solid. Climbing the steps of a pyramid can be an allegory for the journey to enlightenment. Pyramids can also symbolize the sense of harmony and unity we can sometimes feel and create within. The steps of a pyramid represent lessons we have successfully learned. When someone completes a pyramid, it means they are in complete harmony with themselves, society and the environment.
Parsvottanasana, or Intense Side Stretch Pose, is a particularly challenging side stretch that requires strength, stability, presence and patience to perform safely. Also referred to as Pyramid Pose, Parsvottanasana is all about commitment in the legs—creating a solid foundation and strong container to release and expand into.
Parsva means side and Uttana means intense. The direct translation is intense lateral stretching posture.
Pyramids are strong, durable and solid. Climbing the steps of a pyramid can be an allegory for the journey to enlightenment. Pyramids can also symbolize the sense of harmony and unity we can sometimes feel and create within. The steps of a pyramid represent lessons we have successfully learned. When someone completes a pyramid, it means they are in complete harmony with themselves, society and the environment.
Parsvottanasana, or Intense Side Stretch Pose, is a particularly challenging side stretch that requires strength, stability, presence and patience to perform safely. Also referred to as Pyramid Pose, Parsvottanasana is all about commitment in the legs—creating a solid foundation and strong container to release and expand into.
