beginner level

• shoulders away from ears
• keep the torso active, rotate upwards, do not hang on the arm
• knee to shoulder
• knee over ankle, do not collapse inward
• lengthen the neck
• distribute weight evenly on both legs
• pull the shoulder away from the ear
• palm on the floor
• extend the arm
• gaze at the palm
• thigh parallel to the floor, right angle to the shin
• the foot of the back leg in line with the heel of the front leg, forming a right angle

Parsvakonasana strengthens the entire body, opens the hip joints, and promotes elongation of the side muscles of the torso. Beginners are recommended to place the hand on a block.