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Parivrtta Utthita Pada Hastasana

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Parivrtta Utthita Pada Hastasana

Parivrtta Utthita Pada Hastasana [1] is an Asana. It is translated as Revolved Extended Hand to Foot Pose from Sanskrit.

The name of this pose comes from "parivrtta" meaning "revolved", "utthita" meaning "extended", "pada" meaning "leg", "hasta" meaning "hand", and "asana" meaning "posture" or "seat".

Benefits

  1. It stretches the outside of the thigh.
  2. Promotes spinal flexibility and balance.

Cautions

  • Be careful while doing this pose if you have any spinal, knee or hip injuries.

References