beginner level

• Head forward
• Shoulders away from the ears
• Straighten the torso, both shoulders parallel to the floor
• Stretch the spine
• Strive to clasp the hands behind the back
• Straighten the pelvis
• Sit bones down and back
• The buttock of the bent leg may not touch the floor
• Thigh of the bent leg directed backward
• The distance between the foot and thigh is about 15-20 cm, heel directly above the knee

Marichyasana. The asana improves the flexibility of the shoulder and hip joints. It involves stretching the spine and the back of the thigh. Beginners are recommended to use a strap for grip.