Parsvottanasana
Functional Ashtanga

Parsvottanasana

Intense Side Stretch
Hip Extension

Parsvottanasana (Intense Side Stretch)

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

Key mobility focus: hip extension

FRC Mobility Protocols

These videos target hip extension for Parsvottanasana:

  1. Hip Extension Hovers
  2. Hip Extension Lift Offs
  3. Hip Extension PAILS & RAILS
  4. Hip Extension Passive Range Hold
  5. Hip Extension Passive Stretch
  6. Hip Extension PNF

Other Movements in Parsvottanasana

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ankle-inversion ankle-inversion in Parsvottanasana
cervical-flexion cervical-flexion in Parsvottanasana
Hip External Rotation Hip External Rotation in Parsvottanasana
Hip Flexion Hip Flexion in Parsvottanasana
Hip Internal Rotation Hip Internal Rotation in Parsvottanasana
Knee Extension Knee Extension 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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