Revolved Side Angle - Parivrtta Parsvakonasana

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STEPS :

1. Bring your left foot forward to the inside of your left hand. Your front toes are in line with your fingers and your leg is bent at a 90-degree angle, with your thigh parallel to the floor. The knee is stacked above the heel with the foot facing forward.
2. Pivot on the ball of your right foot to drop your right heel to the floor.
3. Place your right hand to the outside of your left foot, allowing your right shoulder to rest on the outside of the left knee. If possible, allow your hand to be flat on the ground with the heel of the hand aligning with the heel of the left foot.
4. Draw your belly button toward your spine as you twist your torso toward your left knee, opening the chest and stacking the right shoulder on top of the left.
5. Lift your left arm toward the ceiling, bringing your gaze up to the left hand.
6. Stay in the twist for three to five breaths.
7. Step back to Downward Dog, then do the pose with the right foot forward.

Benefits

• Strengthens and deepens flexibility in the body (especially the legs, core, knees and ankles)
• Nice release for the groin, spine, chest & lungs, shoulders.
• Stimulates abdominal organs.
• Builds endurance.
• Enhances balance in the body and mind.

Who Can Do

Consult a doctor before beginning an exercise regime.