🔺 Pyramid Pose - Parsvottanasana (parsh-voh-tahn-AHS-anna) A deep forward fold that helps to stretch hip muscles and hamstrings and lengthen the spine. Benefits Lengthens the hamstring of the front leg Strengthens the quads Lengthens and supports the entire spine; ankle, knee, and hip joints Brings focused attention to balance and stability Contradictions Headaches Abnormal blood pressure Low back, ankle, knee, or hip injuries Shoulder injury (if taking hands behind the back) Chakras The four c