Yoga Anatomy

Karnapidasana

Ear-to-Knee Pose

KAR-na-peed-AHS-anna

karna = ear; pidana = squeeze, pressure

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Gluteus maximus

Gluteus

medius

Spinal

extensors

Hamstrings

Gastrocnemius

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Rhomboids Trapezius

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Iliocostalis

Erector spinae:

Longissimus

Spinalis

Rhomboids

Classification

Symmetrical supine inverted forward-bending pose

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