Revolved Side Angle Pose

Sanskrit: Parivrtta Parsvakonasana

par-vrit-tuh PARSH-vah-ko-NAH-sah-nah

Benefits

Stretches and strengthens legs, opens chest
Rejuvenates abdominal organs
Reduces fatigue, increases energy

Standard Cues

Begin in Crescent with your right leg forward. Twist your torso to the right with an exhale. Snuggle your left armpit outside of your right knee and place your left fingertips on the floor.

Reach your right arm to the sky with an inhale. Lower it alongside your right ear with an exhale. Gaze toward the sky.

Hold the pose and take slow, deep breaths. Carefully untwist with an exhale and rise to Crescent. Change sides.

Modification

Press your upper arm against your thigh and bring your palms to prayer.

Short Cues and options

Open chest to the side
Soften belly
Align armpit outside of knee
Align knee over ankle

Precautionary Warnings

Avoid this pose if you have high or low blood pressure.

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