PARSVA UPAVISHTA KONASANA 1

Description

PARSVA UPAVISHTA KONASANA 1 Asana group: sitting poses, forward bends Translation of the name from Sanskrit: • parshva — side; • upavishta — seated; • kona — angle. 1. Setup Starting position: sit with the legs wide apart. With an inhale lengthen the spine. On the exhale turn to the right and fold over the right leg, taking the right foot with both hands. Keep the left sitting bone grounded and the back long. The chest turns up. Hold, then change the side. 2. Simplified and advanced variations Simplified variations: • use a strap around the foot; • keep the hands on the shin. Advanced variations: • fold deeper, placing the forehead on the shin. 3. Injury prevention Do not round the lower back. Keep both sitting bones grounded. Do not pull the head down. Work within a comfortable range.

Effects

• digestion
• flexibility