We can clearly experience the pairs of opposites in Parsvakonasana, a fundamental standing pose that not only builds strength in the legs and flexibility in the hips but imbues us with steadfastness and willpower. To perform the asana Stand in Tadasana. On an exhalation, step 3½ to 4 feet apart. Raise your arms parallel to the floor and reach them actively out to the sides, shoulder blades wide, palms down. Turn your left foot in slightly to the right and your right foot out to the right 90 degrees. Align the right heel with the left heel. Firm your thighs and turn your right thigh outward, so that the center of the kneecap is in line with the center of the right ankle. Roll the left hip slightly forward, toward the right, but rotate your upper torso back to the left. Anchor the left (back) heel to the floor by lifting the inner left groin deep into the pelvis. Then exhale and bend your right knee over the right ankle, so that the shin is perpendicular to the floor. As you bend the knee aim the inner knee toward the little-toe side of the foot. If possible, bring the right thigh parallel to the floor. As you continue to ground your left heel to the floor, exhale and lay the right side of your torso down onto the top of the right thigh. Press your right fingertips or palm on the floor just outside of your right foot. Firm your shoulder blades against the back ribs. Extend your left arm straight up toward the ceiling, then turn the left palm <b>…</b>
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