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'''Parivrtta Parsvakonasana''' is an Asana. It is translated as '''''Revolved Side Angle Pose''''' from '''Sanskrit'''.
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'''Parivrtta Parsvakonasana''' is an Asana. It is translated as '''Revolved Side Angle Pose''' from '''Sanskrit'''. the name of this pose comes from '''parivrtta''' meaning '''revolved''', '''parsva''' meaning '''side''', '''kona''' meaning '''angle''' and '''asana''' meaning '''posture'''.
  
The name of this pose comes from "parivrtta" meaning "revolved", "parsva" meaning "side", "kona" meaning "angle" , and "asana" meaning "posture" or "seat".
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==Technique==
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# Keep the neck in a neutral position if you are new to this pose else you are likely to experience a lot of stress in neck muscles.
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# Don’t put the weight completely on your legs and arm, rather try to stretch your body, distributing your weight evenly throughout the body.
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# Avoid practicing this asana in case of severe pain in the neck, back or shoulders.
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# The practice of Extended Side Angle should be avoided in case you suffer from: frequent headaches, high or low blood pressure, migraine, insomnia, joint pain, cervical spondylitis or heart problem.<ref name="Technique"/>
  
== Benefits ==
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==Technique in pictures/animation==
 
#Opening of the chest.
 
#Stimulating of the internal organs.
 
#Strengthening of the back.
 
#Releasing the tension in the spine and building a sense of balance.
 
  
== Cautions ==
 
  
Be cautious while practicing this pose if you have: high blood pressure, headaches, knee injuries, ankle injuries, neck injuries, shoulder injuries, or hip injuries.
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==Effects==
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* Strengthens and stretches the legs, knees, and ankles
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* Stretches the groins, spine, chest and lungs, and shoulders
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* Stimulates abdominal organs
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* Increases stamina
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* Improves digestion and aids elimination
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* Improves balance<ref name="Effects"/>
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==Related Asanas==
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* [[Parivrtta Trikonasana]]
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* [[Baddha Konasana ]]
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==Special requisites==
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Avoid this pose if you are having following conditions:
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* Headache
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* High or low blood pressure
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* Insomnia
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==Initial practice notes==
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Beginners often have difficulty maintaining their balance in this pose, especially with the back heel lifted off the floor. To improve your balance, support your heel, either by standing it on a sandbag or thick book, or by bracing it against a wall.
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==References==
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<references>
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<ref name="Technique">[http://www.finessyoga.com/yoga-asanas/parivrtta-parsvakonasana "Methodology"]</ref>
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<ref name="Effects">[https://www.yogajournal.com/poses/revolved-side-angle-pose "Health benefits"]</ref>
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</references>
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==External Links==
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* [https://www.yogaoutlet.com/guides/how-to-do-revolved-side-angle-pose-in-yoga Parivrtta Parsvakonasana on yogaoutlet.com]
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* [http://stylesatlife.com/articles/parivrtta-parsvakonasana/  Parivrtta Parsvakonasana on stylesatlife.com]
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* [http://stylesatlife.com/articles/parivrtta-parsvakonasana/  Parivrtta Parsvakonasanaon stylesatlife.com]
  
 
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[[Category:Curative Asanas for - Acidity]]
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[[Category:Curative Asanas for - Dyspepsia]]
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[[Category:Curative Asanas for - Gall bladder and liver exercises]]
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[[Category:Curative Asanas for - Heartburn]]
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[[Category:Curative Asanas for - Obesity]]
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[[Category:Curative Asanas for - Gastric]]

Latest revision as of 16:13, 13 September 2018

Parivrtta Parsvakonasana

Parivrtta Parsvakonasana is an Asana. It is translated as Revolved Side Angle Pose from Sanskrit. the name of this pose comes from parivrtta meaning revolved, parsva meaning side, kona meaning angle and asana meaning posture.

Technique

  1. Keep the neck in a neutral position if you are new to this pose else you are likely to experience a lot of stress in neck muscles.
  2. Don’t put the weight completely on your legs and arm, rather try to stretch your body, distributing your weight evenly throughout the body.
  3. Avoid practicing this asana in case of severe pain in the neck, back or shoulders.
  4. The practice of Extended Side Angle should be avoided in case you suffer from: frequent headaches, high or low blood pressure, migraine, insomnia, joint pain, cervical spondylitis or heart problem.[1]

Technique in pictures/animation

Effects

  • Strengthens and stretches the legs, knees, and ankles
  • Stretches the groins, spine, chest and lungs, and shoulders
  • Stimulates abdominal organs
  • Increases stamina
  • Improves digestion and aids elimination
  • Improves balance[2]

Related Asanas

Special requisites

Avoid this pose if you are having following conditions:

  • Headache
  • High or low blood pressure
  • Insomnia

Initial practice notes

Beginners often have difficulty maintaining their balance in this pose, especially with the back heel lifted off the floor. To improve your balance, support your heel, either by standing it on a sandbag or thick book, or by bracing it against a wall.

References

External Links