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Parsvottanasana
Functional Ashtanga

Parsvottanasana

Intense Side Stretch
Hip External Rotation

Parsvottanasana (Intense Side Stretch)

Asymmetric standing forward fold with reverse prayer or clasped hands.

Key mobility focus: hip external rotation

FRC Mobility Protocols

These videos target hip external rotation for Parsvottanasana:

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

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 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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