[045] Revolved Side Angle Pose

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Highly Active and energetic pose. This Posture involves deep twist to the spine and exerts acute pressure to the abdominal organs.

Sanskrit Name/Parivrtta Parsvakonasana

Pose Level– 1 and 2

Contraindications and Cautions

• Headache
• High or low blood pressure
• Insomnia
• Abdominal ulcer
• Hip bone replacement
• Menstruation
• Pregnancy ( All trimesters)

Alternative Pose:

Parivrtta Trikonasna, Upavistha Konasana, Virasana, Virabhadrasana-1.

 

Reverse Poses:

Bharadvajasana, Marichyasana-3, Tadasana.

Benefits:

• Improve flexibility legs, knees, and ankles
• Stretches the groins, spine, chest and lungs, and shoulders
• Stimulates abdominal organs
• Increases stamina
• Improves digestion and balance
• Improve circulation
• Reduces lower back pain

Categories: Asana