Revolved Side Angle Pose
Description
Revolved Side Angle Pose (Parivrtta Parsvakonasana) is a deep yoga lunge combined with a spinal twist. With the front knee bent at 90 degrees and the back leg extended, you twist your torso and place the opposite elbow against the outside of the front knee, reaching the top arm overhead. It builds hip strength, twist mobility, and balance.
Muscle Group
Core, Hips, Quadriceps, Yoga
Equipment Required
Revolved Side Angle Pose Instructions
- Step into a deep lunge: right foot forward with knee bent 90 degrees, left leg extended back.
- Drop your back knee to the floor for a beginner version, or keep it lifted for the full pose.
- Bring your hands to your heart center. Twist your torso to the right.
- Place your left elbow on the outside of your right knee. Press elbow into knee.
- Extend your right arm up toward the ceiling, opening your chest.
- Stack your right shoulder over your left shoulder. Gaze up at your right hand.
- Hold for 5 to 8 breaths. Use each exhale to deepen the twist.
- Release and switch sides.
Revolved Side Angle Pose Form & Visual
Revolved Side Angle Pose Benefits
- Combines deep lunge with thoracic twist
- Builds quad and hip strength in the front leg
- Stretches the back leg hip flexor
- Improves spinal rotational mobility
- Develops balance and body awareness
- Aids digestion through abdominal compression
Revolved Side Angle Pose Muscles Worked
- Quadriceps (front leg)
- Gluteus maximus (front leg)
- Obliques (twist)
- Hip flexors (back leg, stretched)
- Thoracic spine rotators
- Deltoids (extended arm)
Revolved Side Angle Pose Variations & Alternatives
- Revolved Triangle Pose
- Warrior Pose
- Extended Side Angle Pose (no twist)
- Revolved Side Angle with Knee Down (regression)
- Bound Revolved Side Angle (advanced)
