Maricyasana (Forward Fold dedicated to Sage Marici)

Intermediate

Information Chart

Translation	Forward Fold dedicated to Sage Marici
Position	Seated
Direction	Forward Bend
Style	Assymetrical
Benefits	Primary: Stretch themuscles of the back and spine Secondary: stretch the hamstrings and the back of the body
Difficulty	Intermediate/Advanced

Vinyasa Krama

Preparation

Apanasana, Chakravakasana, Vajarasana, Cat-Cow, Down-Dog, Stanging Forward Bend, Sideways Forward Bend, Bird Dog, Upavista Konasana, Virbhadrasana 1

Counterposes

Childs Pose, Down-Dog, Cat-Cow, Vajarasana, Bird Dog, Apanasana, Banana Pose, Shavasana

Contraindications

Variations

Use a strap to hold both hands together Make it easier by not joining hands Sit on a block or a boltser to make the bend easier