Technique:

1. Perform Maritziyasan up to step 3 (photo 138).

2. With a deep inhalation sense elongation from the base of the spine to the top of the head. Try to round the back as much as possible.

3. With exhalation lower the upper part of the body forward and place the forehead on the left knee (photos 140).

Breathe deeply and slowly.

Emphasis and Awareness:

Sense closely the elongation along the left leg and back.

Breathe deep abdominal breathing and be aware to the massage the internal organs of the stomach area are receiving.

Be aware of the elongation with every inhalation and of the relaxation with every exhalation. Proceed slowly at the pace of the breathing.

Focus the awareness at the area of the Manipura Chakra.



Advantages:

In addition to the advantages of the classic Maritziyasan this variation gives a good massage to the internal organs and improves the functioning of the digestion system.

The posture activates the Manipura chakra and balances its functions. It releases suppressed angers and prevents bursts of rage.

Release:

With inhalation lift the upper part of the body.

Release the hands.

It is recommended to perform these two variations of Maritziyasan one after the other, doing first one side and then the other.