PARIVRITTA PARSVAKONASANA 2

Description

PARIVRITTA PARSVAKONASANA 2 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. Bend the right knee. Bring the left hand to the mat on the outside of the right foot. Turn the torso to the right, opening the chest, and extend the right arm up in one line with the left. The gaze is up. Keep the front knee over the ankle. 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: • bind the hands behind the back; • deepen the twist. 3. Injury prevention Keep the front knee above the ankle. Turn from the chest, not the lower back. Do not collapse into the lower shoulder. Use a block if needed.

Effects

• flexibility
• digestion