Purvottanasana

Purvottanasana - purva - east (literal), front; uttana - intense stretch; asana - pose

Purvottanasana is an intense stretch for the front of the body from the toes
to the collar bones which awakens and stimulates the energy pathways in the body.

 

Purvottanasana

 
© Cohasset Yoga Center
December 2004