Marichi's Pose B

Marichyasana B

Marichi's Pose B adds a half-Lotus under the folded torso before binding around the upright knee. The half-Lotus deepens the hip opening while the bind and forward fold challenge balance and shoulder mobility. It is a more advanced counterpart to Marichyasana A.

Alignment cues

• Set one foot in half-Lotus, then bend the other knee up
• Wrap around the upright shin and bind behind the back
• Fold forward, bringing the forehead toward the floor

Benefits

• Combines a hip opener with a forward fold and bind
• Builds balance and concentration
• Improves shoulder mobility

Modifications

• Skip the bind and hold the shape with hands on the floor
• Use a strap to connect the hands