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Utthita Parshva Pashasana

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Utthita Parshva Pashasana is an Asana. It is translated as Extended Side Noose Pose from Sanskrit.

The name of this pose comes from "utthita" meaning "extended", "parshva" meaning "side", "pasha" meaning "noose", and "asana" meaning "posture" or "seat". This pose is a variation of Pasasana.


Benefits

  1. It stretched the outside of the thigh and the side of the body
  2. Promotes spinal flexibility and balance.


Cautions

It is recommended to be cautious while doing this pose if you have any spinal, knee, ankle, or hip injuries.