Generally, when the leg is lifted, the pelvis and lower body twist backward. The challenge is to find the contraction deep in the pelvis rather than though rotating the spine. The gluteus maximus and rotators can be used in the bottom leg to stabilize the pelvic half only if the bottom leg is well-grounded.
Anantasana – Reclining Vishnu Couch Pose
Classification and Level
Ananta is also the name given to the mythical serpent that the god Vishnu reclines on like a couch.
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