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Parivrtta Baddha Parsvakonasana

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Parivrtta Baddha Parsvakonasana [1] is an Asana. It is translated as Twisted Revolved Side Angle Pose from Sanskrit.

The name of this pose comes from "parivrtta" meaning "revolved", "baddha" meaning "bound", "parsva" meaning "side", "kona" meaning angle, and "asana" meaning "seat" or "posture".


Benefits

  1. Strengthening of the legs.
  2. Stretching of the chest and shoulders.
  3. Detox qualities by massaging the internal organs and improving digestion.


Cautions

  • Be cautious when practicing this challenging pose if you have any knee or ankle injuries, shoulder injuries, neck injuries, back injuries, high blood pressure or migraine.

References