Parsvottanasana--it's not just about the legs!

This month as I regularly practiced Parsvottanasana (one of my favorite poses) I focused more on keeping my heart open with shoulders and collar bones open and shoulder blades flat. It is hard to keep that open position while folding forward but the openness adds so much to the pose. I focused on this aspect as I taught my students and their poses were beautiful. Now I love the pose even more!