Sage Marichi B Variation

Sanskrit Name:	Marichyasana B
Similar Pose Names:	Seated Spinal Twist,Seated Bound Spinal Twist,Seated Forward Bend
Category:	Seated & Floor
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Membership Category:	Yoga Lesson Planner
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

The non Marichyasana leg is in a Head-to-Knee Forward Bend (Janu Sirsasana) position, tucked behind foot of Marichyasana leg. With legs in position, lift hips and lean forward. Either push back with supporting arm to keep hips lifted or lean far enough forwards to rest elbow on the non-Marichyasana side on floor. Reach Marichyasana arm forwards. Reach arm, shoulder and ribs forwards.

Engages core. Cures gaseous movements in stomach.

Knee injury.

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