Parivrtta Parsvakonasana (Revolved Side Angle Pose)

Parivrtta Parsvakonasana

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“parivrtta” = revolved

“parsvakona” = lateral angle

Revolved Side Angle Pose

Also known as: Rotated or Revolving Lateral Angle Pose

Common variations from High or Low Lunge may be called: Revolved Lunge or Lunge Twist

Heart of Pose

• Standing Twist and Side Body Lengthening

Notes

• Pose shown is a common variation: full pose in upper body but back leg in Crescent Lunge rather than Virabhadrasana I.

COMBINED ACTION OF TURNING SHOULDERS IN ONE DIRECTION & PELVIS IN OTHER

Two stories take place simultaneously here: lunging forward and turning the torso. The main story in this pose is the combined action of turning the shoulders in one direction and the pelvis in the other; the connection between the shoulders and the pelvis turns the spine. – Ray Long 

Effects / Benefits

Energy, Mood, Emotion

Effects to energy, mood or emotion may include the following.

• Increases lung capacity; facilitates deeper breathing.
• Energizes.
• Builds focus.
• Develops willpower and stamina.