PARIVRITTA PARSVAKONASANA

Description

PARIVRITTA PARSVAKONASANA Asana group: standing poses, twists Translation of the name from Sanskrit: • parivritta — turned, revolved; • parshva — side; • kona — angle. 1. Setup Starting position: a wide step with the right foot forward. Turn the right foot out and bend the right knee over the ankle. Bring the left hand to the mat on the outside of the right foot. Turn the torso to the right, bring the right arm over the ear in a long diagonal, and open the chest. The gaze is up or forward. Keep the hips open and the back heel grounded. Breathe evenly. Then change the side. 2. Simplified and advanced variations Simplified variations: • keep the lower hand on a block; • reduce the depth of the lunge. Advanced variations: • bring the lower hand to the mat inside the foot and bind; • deepen the twist and the side stretch. 3. Injury prevention The front knee over the ankle. Do not force the shoulder toward the mat. Turn from the chest. Keep the back foot grounded on its outer edge.