Turned Side-Angle Pose (Parivritta-parshvakonasana)

Sanskrit word “parivritta” means revolved, turned round or back, “parsva” means side and “kona” means angle. This asana is also known as the turned side angle pose.

Benefits of the Turned Side-Angle Pose (Parivritta-parshvakonasana):
The parivritta-parshvakonasana strengthens the ankles, claves, thighs as well as arms. This asana also tone waist and hips. Perform this asana to strengthen digestive system, stimulates blood circulation and helps in restoring strength and flexibility to the spine.

How to perform the Turned Side-Angle Pose (Parivritta-parshvakonasana)
- Stand with feet together and arms by your sides.
- Breathe in and spread your legs apart till shoulder distance (about 3-4 feet).
- Stretch your arms parallel to floor with your palms facing down.
- Breathe out slowly. Turn your right foot to 90 degrees while bending your right knee about 90 degrees.
- Place left hand palm flat on the floor next to your right foot. Rest your right elbow on the right knee.
- Now, stretch the right arm over your head, parallel with the floor. Hold for about 30-60 seconds while breathing gently through the nostrils.
- Slowly return to a standing position and repeat to other side reversing direction.

Durations/Repetitions of the Turned Side-Angle Pose (Parivritta-parshvakonasana)
Hold the posture for as long as is comfortable. Do 2 or 3 repetitions.

Difficulty Level and Advancement of the Turned Side-Angle Pose (Parivritta-parshvakonasana)
Parivritta-parshvakonasana is a difficulty level 7 asana recommended for advanced level yoga practitioner.

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