Revolved Side Angle Pose Parivrtta Parsvakonasana
Description
The revolved side angle pose parivrtta parsvakonasana is a deep yoga lunge with a thoracic spine twist. The lunge stretches the hip flexors and quads while the rotation opens the chest and obliques.
Muscle Group
Equipment Required
Revolved Side Angle Pose Parivrtta Parsvakonasana Instructions
- Step into a deep lunge with one foot forward.
- Lower the back knee to the floor or hover it.
- Bring the palms together at the chest in prayer position.
- Brace the core and keep the chest up.
- Twist the torso toward the front leg.
- Set the back elbow against the front knee.
- Keep the chest open and turn the head upward.
- Hold the pose then release and switch sides.
Revolved Side Angle Pose Parivrtta Parsvakonasana Form & Visual
Revolved Side Angle Pose Parivrtta Parsvakonasana Benefits
- Stretches the hip flexors and quads.
- Rotates the thoracic spine.
- Opens the chest and obliques.
- Improves hip mobility.
- Builds balance and core control.
Revolved Side Angle Pose Parivrtta Parsvakonasana Muscles Worked
- Hip flexors
- Quadriceps
- Obliques
- Pectoralis major
Revolved Side Angle Pose Parivrtta Parsvakonasana Variations & Alternatives
- Side Angle Pose
- Twisted Lunge
- Half Lord of the Fishes
- Revolved Triangle
