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Revolved Side Angle
Also Known as parivrtta parsvakonasana
About the Revolved Side Angle pose/asana
This is a standing type of asana. It is easy to perform. This is a good starting pose for Garudasana, Gomukhasana, Bharadvajasana and Marichyasana III. The pose will involve working of your legs, ankles, groins, chest, lungs, shoulders, spine and abdomen.
Benefits of Revolved Side Angle pose/asana
* The pose helps in the stretching and strengthening of our ankles, knees and legs.
* The pose allows you to stretch your shoulders, chest and lungs, spine and groins.
* The pose allows you to rejuvenate the organs in the abdominal region.
* The pose helps you increase your stamina.
* The pose helps you improves digestion.
* The pose helps you improve your balance.
The pose also helps in the therapeutic treatment of the following problems:
* Low backache
* Infertility
* Constipation
* Sciatica
* Osteoporosis
How to do Revolved Side Angle /Parivrtta Parsvakonasana?
Step 1: Begin the pose by standing in the Tadasana stand. However, increase the separation between your feet to about three-and-a-half feet to four feet. Place your hands on your sides.
Step 2: Twist your right foot outwards, to a ninety degree angle with your torso. You can also turn your left foot slightly in the direction of the right foot.
Step 3: Extend your right leg towards the right and bend your right leg at your knee, bringing your thigh and your calf into a right angle. Position your thigh in a way that it is parallel to the floor.
Step 4: Lift both your arms and by twisting your torso bring the left arm right on top of the right thigh. Taking your left arm from the inside of your right thigh, place the palm of the left arm on the floor. At the same time, take the right arm towards the ceiling.
Step 5: Twist your neck and point your gaze towards your right arm.
Step 6: Stay in the pose for about a minute. Repeat with the other side.
More about the Pose
A word of caution!
The Revolved Side Angle pose is not to be performed if you are suffering from any of the following ailments/injuries:
* Headache
* High or low blood pressure
* Insomnia
* Neck problems: In case you have any neck injury then you do not need to look towards your fingers. Instead, you can continue looking straight ahead or towards the floor.
Tips for beginners
Balancing is the biggest challenge for the beginners. Usually the back heel comes off the floor which then forces you to tip over. In order to maintain balance, you can place your back heels either on a thick book or a sand bag, or by placing it against a wall.
Modifications and Props
If you find it difficult to place your palms on the floor, you can make use of a block as a prop.
However advanced yogis shall work to put the back heel as close as possible to the floor. Also, rotate the back foot about 45 to 60 degrees. You may use support if needed.
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