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Revolved Side Angle | Parivrtta Parsvakonasana
Revolved side angle strengthens the ankles, calves, knees and thighs. This pose opens the hips and groins, lengthens the spine and helps increase lung capacity. Other benefits include improving balance and stimulating the circulatory and lymphatic systems.
Sanskrit: Parivrtta Parsvakonasana
Drishti: upward, forward, or at the floor
Counterpose: forward fold
Materials
- yoga mat
- yoga blocks (optional)
Instructions
- Start in a low lunge position with your left foot forward and your right knee on the floor.
- Hook your right arm over you left knee as you place your right hand next to the outer edge of your left foot. You may use the left hand to assist in moving your knee out of the way so you can hook your right arm over.
- Take an inhale as you ground your energy and find balance.
- Exhale and lift your back knee as you extend your left arm overhead, palm facing down. Open the chest toward the right side and gaze up. You may also look forward or down depending on your comfort level.
- Hold for several breaths and repeat on the other side.
Notes
Variations: bound revolved side angle
Modifications: for support and lift, use a yoga block under your lower hand instead of reaching down the floor.
Preparatory poses: butterfly, revolved chair, revolved triangle, hero
Follow-up poses: star, cow face, eagle, marichyasana 3
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