Utthita Parsvakonasana or, the extended lateral angle in yoga, is a polar position, it acts on both energetic aspects of the body: the yin, feminine, lunar, cold and yang, masculine, solar and hot. In these cases it is important to perform the asana in the same variation and for the same duration on both sides, in order to keep these two aspects balanced.
In this sequence we propose the execution of Utthita Parsvakonasana, the extended lateral angle, followed by Parivritta Parsvakonasana, its twist variant, which works intensely on the health of the spine and internal organs.
For further information: Yoga positions to rebalance the hormonal system , brings the right leg between the palms of the hands, the palm of the right hand on the ground outside the foot, raises the left arm towards the sky, pressing the right shoulder against the right knee, trying to bring the arms in one " line.
Stay for five breaths and then lower your left arm, place your hand on the ground and raise your right arm entering into a twist and keeping your arms in line at all times. Here, too, take five long, deep breaths.
To learn more: Lateral triangles and twists .If you want to intensify the asana, you can bring the right palm to the ground, placing the arm in line with the calf and shin, extending the left arm upwards. If this position is comfortable for you, you can try to close the position by bringing your right arm under your thigh and grabbing your left wrist from behind. If you feel stable, you can try to extend your left leg back, using the heel as a base to maintain balance.
We repeat everything from the other side!
Now return to the central position, bring yourself into quadrupedal position and from there "bring your right foot forward between the palms of your hands. Bring your hands in prayer in front of your chest and bring your left shoulder over the thigh, opening the chest wide towards the" high and looking up to the sky. Try to keep your hands well in prayer in front of your heart.
If you want to intensify the asana, you can bring the left palm to the ground, keeping the arm in line with the calf and shin, and then extend the right arm upwards. If this position is comfortable for you, you can try to close the position by bringing your left arm under your thigh and grabbing your right wrist from behind. If you feel stable, you can try to extend your right leg back, using your heel as a base to maintain balance. When finished, bring your hands back to the ground and sit on your heels.
To deepen: Yoga Breathing: Pranayama Chandra Bhedana and the joints of the legs, knees and ankles, increasing strength and physical endurance. These two asanas and their variants work on relaxing and stretching the ligaments in the groin area, spine, chest and shoulders, relieving pain in the lumbar area of the back and preventing any sciatica.The sequence works on the internal organs, increasing lung capacity, stimulating the activity of the abdominal organs which are activated by the torsion. The sexual organs are supplied with blood, improving their activities and intervening on fertility.
In women, Parsvakonasana reduces disturbances during the menstrual cycle.The twisted lateral angle variant makes the torso more flexible, stimulates the digestive organs, opens the chest and increases lung capacity, extends the intercostal muscles and strengthens the neck and shoulders.
In general, practicing this sequence and its variants improves balance and concentration, and stimulates the lymphatic system.
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