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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"/> |
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| − | + | * 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<ref name="Effects"/> | |
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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. | + | 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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| − | * [http:// | + | * [http://stylesatlife.com/articles/parivrtta-parsvakonasana/ Parivrtta Parsvakonasanaon stylesatlife.com] |
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Latest revision as of 16:13, 13 September 2018
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.
Contents
Technique
- 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.
- Don’t put the weight completely on your legs and arm, rather try to stretch your body, distributing your weight evenly throughout the body.
- Avoid practicing this asana in case of severe pain in the neck, back or shoulders.
- 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.
