Yoga in the afternoon, in the sun ☀️, "Tabletop," "Crab," and "Half Reverse Plank." Reverse Table is a variation of Upward Plank Pose (Purvottanasana) that is more suitable for beginners and for those with less core strength and flexibility. In Sanskrit, this pose is called "Ardha Purvottanasana" (ARD-uh PUR-voh-tun-AHS-uh-nuh), which means "Half Intense East Stretch." This comes from five words: "Ardha" — meaning "half" “Purva” — meaning “east" “Ut” — meaning “intense” “Tan” — meaning “to stretch” “Asana” — meaning “pose” The ancient yogis considered the front side of the body the "east" side because they would practice yoga while facing the sun as it rose in from the east. Ardha Purvottanasana stretches the entire "east" side of the body! putting everything into this #altarpose #tabletoppose #yoga #yogapractice #yogaeverydamnday #purvottanasana #dehejiamaat (at Washington D.C.) https://www.instagram.com/p/CCT1ufnBczR/?igshid=5aaup68a2hu2
