Pasasana "Noose Pose"

Pronunciation: (pah-SAH-sahn-na)

Also called:

Pashasana  Bound Revolved Squatting Toe Balance

Level:

Advanced

Chakra:

Benefits: This twisting pose stretches the spine, groin, thighs, and ankles while opening the heart and shoulders. 

How it's done:

• Begin in a squatting position
• Bring your right arm over your left knee
• Take your left hand under the left knee to the right hip
• Reach for the sky with your left hand, rotate the shoulder and bring the arm down and back 
• Let the right and left fingers join together
• Gaze should be over your left shoulder
• Repeat on the other side