Revolved Side Angle Pose – Parivrtta Parsvakonasana
You are in: Yoga Poses > Revolved Side Angle Pose
Benefits
Stretches and strengthens legs, groin, and hamstrings
Cleanses the internal organs
Contraindications
For those with neck problems, don’t twist your head to look up at your arm. Keep your gaze straight ahead, or look down at the floor.
Tips and Pointers
If you have trouble keeping your balance, you should find support for your heel. Stand it on a sandbag or a thick book, or brace is against the wall.
Modifications
Beginners can support their heel, as mentioned above, or also use a block underneath their right hand if it will not reach the floor.
To deepen this pose, keep your back heel on the floor as much as possible. Rotate the back foot in at a 45 to 60 degree angle.
Other Similar Poses
Revolved Triangle
Extended Side Angle Pose
The Mechanics of the Pose
- Begin in Downward Facing Dog. Bring the right foot forward next to your right hand.
- Drop your left heel down to the floor.
- Bend your right knee. Your calf and thigh should be at a right angle to your thigh that is parallel to the floor.
- Bring your left hand down to the floor, inside the right foot.
- Life your right arm up and above your head, and twist to your right. You should feel your chest opening up.
- Shift your gaze to the right hand.
- Repeat on left side after you hold for 30 seconds to 1 minute.
Return to Yoga Poses main page
Looking for a specific pose? Try Yoga Poses Library – an alphabetical list of all yoga poses on this site. We are adding poses daily.
