Parighasana Yoga Asana:

Parighasana is a kneeling side bending pose of Hatha Yoga. It gives a deep lateral stretch to the sides of the body; along with active stretch to legs, hips, and core muscles

Parighasana Yoga Asana Steps:

• Begin by coming into the kneeling position; your hand beside the hips and trunk upright. Breath gently!
• Stretch your right leg in the right direction. Your ankle should be in line with the left knee and torso. Straighten your right knee to grip your left foot firmly on the floor.
• Now, inhale and stretch your arms sideways on either side of the trunk.
• Exhale and move your trunk right side, towards the stretched right leg. Your right forearm and wrist should rest on the shinbone and ankle, respectively.
• Your right palm faces upside. Now, take your left palm over the head and place it on the right palm. Make Namaste with your hands on ankle if possible, here your right ear will touch the upper left palm.
• This is the final position of Gate pose, maintain the position here. Remain in the posture for a minimum of 30 to 50 seconds. Max can be performed as per one’s comfort level.