Parivrtta Parsvakonasana (Revolved Side Angle Pose) is a lengthening asana. Parivrtta translates to revolved, utthita to stretched, parsva to side and kona to angle. It's a intermediate asana which is lengthening, strengthening and also works on your balance.
How to perform Parivrtta Parsvakonasana (Revolved Side Angle Pose)?
Start in Uttitha Parsvakonasana (Extended Side Angle Pose) with hands in Namaste Mudra pressed against your chest.
Take a deep inhale, elongate your spine.
Exhale, rotate your upper body until you can rest your left elbow on your knee. Make sure that your knee is not over your foot in a 90° angle.
Inhale and keep your gaze upward and press into your thighs.
Exhale, and carefully rotate deeper if possible, gently pressing the outside of your back foot outwards.
Push into your feet to remain in balance. If your feet and hip are not perfectly aligned, adjust your asana until you are comfortable.
Modifications
Support yourself with one hand on the mat.
Keep your back knee resting on the mat.
Benefits
Stretches your back, hamstrings, chest and your whole side.
Strengthens hips and legs.
Works on your balance.
Deep twist
Good for your digestive system
Contraindications
Pregnancy
Seniors
Any stomach issues
High blood pressure
Migraines
Hip or knee issues
Neck or shoulder issues
Ankle injuries
Spine issues/disorders
Chakras
Heart Chakra (Anahata Chakra)
Sacral Chakra (Swadisthana Chakra)
Root Chakra (Muladhara Chakra)
Elements
Air, Water, Earth
Doshas
Vata, Pitta, Kapha
Dristhi
Upward
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