Parsvottanasana
Functional Ashtanga

Parsvottanasana

Intense Side Stretch
Hip Flexion

Parsvottanasana (Intense Side Stretch)

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

Key mobility requirements: hip flexion, hip extension, knee extension

FRC Mobility Protocols

These videos target hip flexion for Parsvottanasana:

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

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 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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