neutralizing moVements
Neutralizing poses are important for long-term injury prevention; it
allows the body to return to its neutral position. Be aware of pressure
alert points and listen to your body - do neutralizing movements after
slowly coming out of the pose.
Balasana / Child’s Pose
Sit on the heels and come into Vajrasana or diamond pose. Separate the knees
and bring the body into a forward bend. Rest the chest and chin on the floor
and extend the arms forward. Stay for few breaths and release the pose.
Counter pose
As Parivrtta Baddha Trikonasana requires deep hip flexion and
twisting, the below counter pose is suggested to offer an opposite
movement to the joints and muscles used.
Vyagrasana / Tiger Pose
With the hands and knees on the floor and the back in its neutral shape, lift
and straighten the left leg above hip level, pointing the toes. Press the palms
on the floor and arch the back; raise the chin and look up. Hold for a few
normal breaths; bring the left knee to the floor and repeat the pose on the
opposite side.