Sage Marichi A

Sanskrit Name:	Marichyasana A
Similar Pose Names:	Seated Spinal Twist, Seated Bound Spinal Twist,Seated Forward Bend
Category:	Seated & Floor
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Sub Category:	Seated & Floor
Types:	Forward Bend, Strengthen, Stretch, Hip Opener, Prone, Seated & Floor, Seated
Anatomy:	Arms & Shoulders, Biceps & Triceps, Core, Hamstrings, Hips, Lower Back, Middle Back, Psoas, Wrists & Arms
Chakras:	Base, Solar Plexus Centre, Throat Centre
Therapy:	Arthritis, Back Pain, Constipation, Diabetes, Fatigue, Indigestion, Poor Posture
Drishti:	Tip Of Nose
Dosha:	Pitta

In Marichyasana A, the non-marichyasana leg is straight and the bind has a forward bend. Lean forwards with pelvis off floor. Place other hand on floor behind you to lift pelvis. Reach torso and binding arm forward. Make arm long. Hold. Reach arm to side. Internally rotate, then reach arm back and bend the elbow. Sit down. Sweep other arm behind you. Bend forwards.

Engages core. Cures gaseous movements in stomach.

Use a reversed grip.

Knee injury.

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