Tiryang Mukhottanasana

Tiryang Mukhottanasana is an Asana. It is translated as Reverse Facing Intense Stretch Pose from Sanskrit.

The name of this pose comes from "tiryang" meaning "reverse", "mukha" meaning "face", "uttana" meaning "intense stretch", and "asana" meaning "posture" or "seat".[1][2]

Benefits and Cautions

This pose is one of the most advanced back bends in yoga. It stretches the abdominal muscles, and increases spinal flexibility.

Avoid doing this pose if you have any spinal injuries [1][2]

Publications Featuring Tiryang Mukhottanasana

References

  1. 1 2 "Absolutely Ashtanga - Ashtanga Yoga Fifth Series & Sixth Series Asanas - Astanga Advanced C & D". www.absolutelyashtanga.com. Retrieved 2016-08-14.
  2. 1 2 "STANDING YOGA POSES - Mr. Yoga Is Your #1 Authority on Yoga Poses". Retrieved 2016-08-14.
  3. Mittra, Dharma (2003-04-01). Asanas: 608 Yoga Poses. Novato, Calif.: New World Library. ISBN 9781577314028.
  4. Rhodes, Darren; Sell, Christina; Longstaff, Michael (2013-02-10). Huang, Ellen, ed. Yoga Resource Practice Manual. Tirtha Studios & Yo Productions.
  5. Sparrowe, Linda; Martinez, David (2008-01-08). Yoga (1st edition ed.). New York: Universe. ISBN 9780789399878.
  6. Lacerda, Daniel (2015-11-10). 2,100 Asanas: The Complete Yoga Poses. Black Dog & Leventhal. ISBN 9781631910104.
  7. Andiappan, Yogananth (2007-01-01). Yogananth Andiappan - Yoga From the Heart. International Yoga Academy Lim. ISBN 9789889982812.
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