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Parsvakonasana

extended side angle pose

Parsvakonasana
  • Opens hips
  • Stimulates digestion
  • Trains thighs, calves, hips and knees
  • Improves balance
Contraindications
  • Caution with knee and hip complaints
GETTING INTO THE POSE
  • From tadasana, the right leg takes a big step back, toes to the long side of the mat.
  • Turn the toes of the right foot out to the short side of the mat and bend the right knee until it is above the ankle.
  • Sitting bones move towards the mat, feel the lower abdomen tighten.
  • Legs are active, hips open.
  • Bring the right hand to the mat on the outside of the right foot, use a block if necessary or place the elbow on the thigh.
  • Right arm and leg push against each other.
  • Open the chest, sternum goes towards the sky.
  • Left arm points straight forward and forms a straight line with the back leg.
  • Gaze towards the top hand.
BREATH
  • Inhale: make length between the left foot and the left hand.
  • Exhale: see if you can get deeper into the posture.
  • Inhale: press right arm and leg together and open the chest.
GETTING OUT OF THE POSE
  • Inhale: Push the feet into the mat to raise the upper body and straighten the front knee.
  • Exhale: Step to the front of the mat.
PREPARATORY POSES
SUBSEQUENT POSES
  • Parivrtta Parsvakonasana | Twisted side angle pose
REPLACEMENT POSES
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