Marichyasana D: Pose of the sage Marīci

Marīcyāsana D, also spelled, Marichyasana D (mar-ee-chee-AHS-anna), translates to the Pose Dedicated to the Sage Maricihi.  It is the third of four Marichyasana poses from the Ashtanga Yoga Primary Series. Marichi means, “Ray of Light,” which is one of the aspects of the sun.  This is also the name of a sage, Sage Marichi, who was [...]