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A Step-by-Step Practice to Visvamitrasana
Build better balance and confidence for this challenging asana with smart prep poses and variations.
Visvamitrasana is one of the most complex asanas in existence. It has so many elements, from being an arm balance to a standing pose to a side bend and a twist, and requires mobility in nearly every part of the body.
This step-by-step sequence will help us experience the strength it takes to expand openly in the posture—and beyond.
Want to learn more about prepping for Visvamitrasana? Check out this story from Sarah Ezrin.