{"id":165957,"date":"2022-12-06T11:17:10","date_gmt":"2022-12-06T11:17:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/?p=165957"},"modified":"2026-04-17T12:16:24","modified_gmt":"2026-04-17T12:16:24","slug":"health-fitness-benefits-of-parsvakonasana-and-how-to-do-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/health-fitness-benefits-of-parsvakonasana-and-how-to-do-it\/","title":{"rendered":"Benefits of Parsvakonasana (Side Angle Pose) and How to Do it By Dr. Ankit Sankhe"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n<\/head>

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Introduction<\/a><\/li>
What is Parsvakonasana?<\/a><\/li>
How to Do It?<\/a><\/li>
Benefits of Parsvakonasana<\/a><\/li>
Risks of Exercise<\/a><\/li>
Conclusion<\/a><\/li>
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/a><\/li>
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<\/span>Introduction<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nIn the post-covid-era, a lack of proper mental and physical efficiencies has underlined the need for daily exercise. In this digital age, people are turning towards Yoga exercises. Yoga has an ancient history in India, and its techniques and methods are meant for spiritual experiences. It promotes good health and brings in the healing power, and eases illnesses. Yoga is for everyone and can be practised in the comforts of your home. Yoga allows you to learn different body positions that might increase the sense of awareness and balance, helping in relaxation. In this blog, we bring a yoga pose, the Parsvakonasana pose. Let us learn the benefits of the Parsvakonasana pose, its technique and more 1<\/a><\/sup>.\u200b\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/span>What is Parsvakonasana?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nParsvakonasana is a standing pose yoga. Parsvakonasana is derived from a Sanskrit term in which Parsva means side or flank, Kona means angle, and Asana means pose. In the final position, the body forms a lateral angle hence, it is called the side angle pose. The side angle pose yoga is classified as a basic lateral stretching pose with an asymmetrical standing position \u200b^{2<\/sup><\/a>\u200b^{,<\/sup>\u200b}}3<\/a><\/sup>.\u200b\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In Parsvakonasana yoga, the legs are kept wide apart, and the arms are stretched sideways. One knee is bent to make a right angle with thigh and calf, one hand is placed on the floor near the foot, and the upper arm is extended upward over the ear. The benefits of Parsvakonasana yoga might improve digestion and blood circulation and increase stamina. It may strengthen the spine, hips, thighs, ankles and knees 4<\/a>,5<\/a><\/sup>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Parsvakonasana may include the following type:\u00a0Parivrtta Baddha Parsvakonasana In which \u2018Parivrtta\u2019 means twists or revolve, \u2018Baddha\u2019 means bound, \u2018Parsva\u2019 means side, \u2018Kona\u2019 means angle, and \u2018Asana\u2019 means pose, so is it also called the bound revolved side angle pose. The level of difficulty of Parivrtta Baddha Parsvakonasana is advanced and is classified as a rotated asymmetrical standing pose yoga. It is similar to Parsvakonasana. However, the position of the arms is reversed, which creates a twist in the core.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Parsvakonasana yoga may activate the Manipura<\/em> chakra (solar plexus), which is situated in the naval region. Manipura<\/em> chakra is the body\u2019s energy and vitality centre and may increase our internal strength, confidence and courage6<\/a><\/sup>.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
The extended side yoga pose may also eliminate the feeling of fear and insecurity from the body 6<\/a><\/sup>.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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<\/span>How to Do It?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nYou may practise Tadasana (mountain posture) as a preparatory pose for Parsvakonasana 1<\/a><\/sup>. Below are the Parsvakonasana steps that you may follow:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Stand straight in Tadasana posture.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Inhale and take a wide stance spread your feet approximately one meter apart.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Turn your right foot at a 90-degree angle and your left foot slightly at a 60-degree angle towards the right side.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Bend your right knee till your thigh bone and calf forms a right angle and is parallel to the floor.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Exhale and bend towards your right side. Keep your right-hand palm on the floor near your right foot.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
By opening the chest, bring your left hand over your left ear (over the head). Keep your thighs contracted and look up towards the left-hand position.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
In the final position, your spine is kept straight, and your left foot is flat on the ground. Hold this side angle pose for 30-60 seconds with relaxed and steady breathing.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
To return to the initial position, inhale and raise your trunk, lift your right hand from the floor, bring your left hand down and straighten your right leg. Repeat the same steps on each side.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
If placing your right hand on the floor is difficult, you may try a variation. Place your right forearm on the top of your right thigh to get support ^{2<\/sup><\/a>^,}4<\/a>,5<\/a><\/sup>.\u200b\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>
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