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Parsvottanasana
Functional Ashtanga

Parsvottanasana

Intense Side Stretch
Knee Extension

Parsvottanasana (Intense Side Stretch)

Asymmetrical forward fold that deeply stretches the hamstrings and challenges hip squaring.

Key mobility focus: knee extension

FRC Mobility Protocols

These videos target knee extension for Parsvottanasana:

  1. Knee Extension Hovers
  2. Knee Extension Lift Offs
  3. Knee Extension PAILS & RAILS
  4. Knee Extension Passive Stretch

Other Movements in Parsvottanasana

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ankle-inversion ankle-inversion in Parsvottanasana
cervical-flexion cervical-flexion in Parsvottanasana
Hip Extension Hip Extension in Parsvottanasana
Hip External Rotation Hip External Rotation in Parsvottanasana
Hip Flexion Hip Flexion in Parsvottanasana
Hip Internal Rotation Hip Internal Rotation in Parsvottanasana
Shoulder Internal Rotation Shoulder Internal Rotation in Parsvottanasana
Spine Flexion Spine Flexion in Parsvottanasana
wrist-extension wrist-extension in Parsvottanasana
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