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Nerves

 

Nerves which may undergo neural tension:

• Tibial nerve (back leg) 

 

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Notes

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Common mistakes in this posture is to hyperextend the lumbar spine. This may be due to tight latissimus dorsi, hip flexors (of the back leg) or postero-lateral calf muscles. 

 

To avoid overarching the lower back in this pose, one may actively engage the gluteus maximus of the back leg), reduce the distance between the feet or keep a slight flexion in the back knee.

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Precautions & Contraindications

 

Avoid or modify if any of the following are present:​

• Hip or knee injuries

• Shoulder injuries

• Cervical injuries: keep head in a neutral position and not look up at the hands

• Low blood pressure

• High blood pressure: avoid raising arms overhead. Instead, maintain hands on hips.

• Cardiac conditions

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