beginner level

• palm on the floor
• shoulders away from ears
• soft gaze at the palm
• thigh parallel to the floor, right angle to the shin
• extend the arm
• knee over the heel, do not collapse inward
• thigh parallel to the floor, right angle to the shin
• keep the torso active, rotate upwards, do not hang on the arm
• lift the chest up
• push the thigh of the extended leg upwards
• push the heel of the extended leg upwards
• align the pelvis
• armpit on the thigh
• rotate the torso upwards
• quadriceps active

Parivritta Parsvakonasana strengthens the entire body, toning the internal organs and providing them with a gentle massage. There are numerous variations of twisting and extending the arm. Beginners are recommended to leave the hand on the inside of the foot. Advanced practitioners may reach the hand under the thigh, performing a bind behind the back.