Gate Pose

Parighasana

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beginner level
  • foot in line with the knee
  • chest up
  • spinal elongation
  • lateral surface elongation
  • navel drawn in
  • deep inhale for the tilt
  • hips towards and forward, active

Parighasana stretches the lateral muscles, strengthens the gluteal muscles, and promotes balance development. It opens the hips, which is one of the goals of this pose.