Parivrtta Parsvakonasana-Revolved Side Angle Pose

Twists are prominent yoga poses that stimulate detoxification. This is a pretty simple twist which comes with variations to intensify or simplify the posture according to your requirements.

Procedure for Parivritta Parsvakonasana 

• Start in Tadasana – mountain pose
• Step into a wide legged stand and open your arms to the side, shoulder height. Your feet should be more or less underneath your wrists
• Turn your right foot 90 degrees outwards en your left foot 60 degrees inwards. If this is too hard you can be on the ball of your left foot.
• Bend your right leg and bring your knee above your ankle. Your right thigh should be parallel to the floor. Keep your left leg straight.
• Bring your hands together in prayer pose
• Place your left elbow on your right thigh and your folded hands in front of your sternum (option one). If it’s hard to keep your balance you can sink your left knee to the floor
• If your able bring your left hand to the floor on the outside of your right knee (option 2). Use a block if you need to. Your left armpit should rest on your right knee
• Twist as far as you can to the right. Straighten your right hand towards the sky.
• Stay in the pose for 30 seconds up until a minute. Slowly come out of it and change sides.

Benefits of  Parivritta Parsvakonasana 

• Improves digestion
• Sends extra blood to the digestive organs and spine
• Removes toxins from the colon
• Strengthens and stretches the legs, knees, and ankles
• Stretches the groins, spine, chest and lungs, and shoulders
• Improves balance