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Revolved Side Angle Pose
Parivrtta Parsvakonasana
Revolved Side Angle Pose (Parivrtta Parsvakonasana) spirals the torso across a deep lunge, marrying grounded legs with a detoxifying twist.
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How to Perform
- 1
From a strong lunge with back heel lifted or grounded, bring hands to prayer at heart center.
- 2
Inhale to lengthen the spine; exhale and hook the opposite elbow outside the front knee, rotating from waist upward.
- 3
Press palms together to lift the chest away from thigh while keeping front knee stacked over heel.
- 4
Extend the top arm overhead and reach the lower hand to the floor or a block for more leverage, creating a long diagonal line.
- 5
Breathe evenly for 3–5 cycles, then release on an inhale, return to lunge, and switch sides.
Benefits
- Strengthens legs and core while wringing out abdominal organs for improved digestion.
- Opens chest and shoulders as the spine lengthens and rotates.
- Enhances balance, stamina, and breath-led concentration in asymmetrical shapes.
Alignment Cues
- Front knee stacks over ankle; back leg stays active.
- Elbow hooks outside knee to maintain leverage without collapsing shoulder.
- Pelvis remains level as torso spins across the front thigh.
- Top arm extends in line with ear, palm open toward head.
Common Mistakes
- • Front knee collapsing inward
- • Rounding spine to deepen twist
- • Losing back leg engagement
- • Forcing twist from shoulders
Contraindications
- • Pregnancy in second or third trimester
- • Recent abdominal surgery
- • Unmanaged knee or low back injury
Recommended Props
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Tags
CoreHipsIntermediateSpineSpinal TwistsTwistsasana