Parivrtta Parsvakonasana

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. Lie flat on your back. Inhale and lift your legs up, bringing both your knees close to your chest.
2. Hold your big toes. Make sure your arms are pulled through the insides of your knees as you hold your toes. Gently open up your hips and widen your legs to deepen the stretch.
3. Tuck your chin into your chest and make sure your head is on the floor.
4. Press the tailbone and the sacrum down to the floor while you press your heels up, pulling back with your arms.
5. Press both the back of the neck and the shoulders down to the floor. The whole area of the back and the spine should be pressed flat on the floor.
6. Breathe normally and hold the pose for about 30 seconds to a minute.
7. Exhale and release your arms and legs. Lie on the floor for a few seconds before you move on to the next asana.

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

Related Asanas

• Parivrtta Trikonasana
• Baddha Konasana

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.

External Links

• Ananda Balasana on epainassist.com
• Ananda Balasana on rishikulyogshala.org
• Ananda Balasana on yogicwayoflife.com