Asana Tip Sheet #33 Parivrtta Parsvakonasana (Revolved Side Angle Pose) There are many modifications for this asana. Start with one you can breathe deeply in and gradually add This is considered to be one of the a layer. most challenging standing poses. It challenges your focus, balance, strength and Extend through flexibility. crown, keeping Parsva drishti neck long. Tuck (gazing far to the chin down. side) will enhance the twist. Draw shoulder blades down and lift chest points. Press knee firmly Slight internal against elbow to rotation to deepen twist and straight leg. keep knee over foot (it wants to tip in). Front knee Strongly press Straight leg is very presses forward into heel to strong. Engage quad, with energy assist in fully drawing up on knee cap. Actively draw equal to the back extending leg. this hip down heel pressing and slightly lift back. other. FeetFeet hiphip widthwidth (not(not onon samesame line)line) willwill increaseincrease stabilitystability.. Best mantra for this pose: “Steady, focused, strong and lifted.” asana name contraindications • parivrtta = revolved • Hip injury. • parsva = side • Pregnancy or blood pressure issues. • kona = angle • asana = seat modifications • Lower back knee to floor and place forearm benefits on front knee. • Strengthens core engagement. • Work up to this pose with virabhadrasana I and utthita parsvakonasana. • Improves breathing capacity. • Deeper version: drop back heel to floor • Improves focus and balance. (foot at sharp forward angle); bottom hand • Builds strength in legs. on floor outside front foot; top arm reaches straight up or extends overhead. • Wrings tension out of spine and flushes toxins out of organs. • Stimulates blood flow to abdominal organs. attitude • Activates all the chakras. • regal strength Hone your teaching skills and learn to create a thriving yoga business at www.blissfulyogini.com. .