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11/20/2017

Benefits of Revolved Side Angle Pose (Parivritta Parsvakonasana)

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Revolved Side Angle pose or Parivritta Parsvakonasana comes from the Sanskrit word, Parivritta meaning to turn around, Parsva meaning side and asana meaning pose. Parivritta Parsvakonasana is a side angle twist pose that has many variations. One of the classic variations for Revolved Side Angle Pose is to practice this pose with Anjali Mudra(hands in prayer position near your sternum). 

All twisting asanas stimulate detoxification, improve blood circulation and rejuvenate the spine. When you twist your torso you compress your internal organs, cutting off all blood supply. When you release the twist you allow fresh blood to flow to your internal organs. This process cleanses your organs and improves their ability to function.

How to perform Revolved Side Angle Pose
 
Begin standing in Mountain Pose (Tadasana) with your feet hip-distance apart and your arms at your sides. Breathe deeply and evenly, calming your mind and focusing on the present moment.
Turn to the right and step your feet wide apart, about 4 to 5 feet. Turn your left foot out 90 degrees. Align your front heel with the arch of your back foot. Your pelvis and torso should face the same direction as your toes.
  1. Bend your knee over your ankle so your shin is perpendicular to the floor. Press your weight through your left heel. Inhale and raise your arms overhead. This is Warrior I (Virabhadrasana I).
  2. Bring your palms together at your chest in prayer position. Exhale and rotate your torso. Lean your torso toward your front thigh and bring your elbow to the outside of your thigh.
  3. Press your upper arm against your thigh, then draw in your shoulder blade to turn your chest.
  4. Keep your entire body hugging tightly to the center line of your body. Work to keep your back heel, hips, spine, and head in one straight line.
  5. Turn your gaze to the back wall or ceiling.
  6. Extend through the crown of your head, lengthening your upper body. Draw your shoulder blades firmly into your upper back.
  7. Lengthen your spine further on your inhalations and twist deeper on your exhalations.
  8. Hold for 5 full breaths. Then inhale to return to Warrior I, reaching both arms overhead. Exhale and bring both hands to the mat and come into Downward Dog (Adho Mukha Svanasana). Repeat the pose for the same amount of time on the opposite side.

Caution: 
  • Since this is a twisting pose, it is not recommended for anyone who has neck problems or problems in the lower back.
  • Avoid practicing the pose if you have a headache or suffer from high or low blood pressure.
  • For those with neck problems, avoid turning your head too much.
  • Never force the twist! Only turn as far as it feels healthy and comfortable; then, gently deepen the pose from there.
 
 
Parivrtta Parsvakonasana is a powerful pose that can shift your yoga practice to a deeper level. It will build focus, detoxify your organs, and develop inner and outer strength. When practicing this pose, remember that the "goal" is not to achieve the full expression the pose, but to be aware of the pose you are currently in; staying focused in the present moment.


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