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'''Paryankasana''' is an Asana. It is translated as '''''Bed or Couch Pose''''' from '''Sanskrit'''. | '''Paryankasana''' is an Asana. It is translated as '''''Bed or Couch Pose''''' from '''Sanskrit'''. | ||
The name of this pose comes from "paryanka" meaning "bed" or "couch", and "asana" meaning "posture" or "seat". | The name of this pose comes from "paryanka" meaning "bed" or "couch", and "asana" meaning "posture" or "seat". | ||
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== Benefits == | == Benefits == | ||
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#Stretches the knees, hips, quadriceps (front thighs). | #Stretches the knees, hips, quadriceps (front thighs). | ||
#Increases spinal flexibility. | #Increases spinal flexibility. | ||
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== Cautions == | == Cautions == | ||
Revision as of 16:24, 14 December 2016
Paryankasana is an Asana. It is translated as Bed or Couch Pose from Sanskrit.
The name of this pose comes from "paryanka" meaning "bed" or "couch", and "asana" meaning "posture" or "seat".
Benefits
- Stretches front of ankles.
- Stretches the knees, hips, quadriceps (front thighs).
- Increases spinal flexibility.
Cautions
- Be careful while doing this pose if you have ankle, knee, hip, quadriceps, spinal cord or neck injuries.
