Parsvottanāsana
Parsvottanasana [1]
Parsvottanasana is an Asana. It is translated as Intense Side Stretch from Sanskrit.[1] It is also referred to as "Pyramid" Pose.[2]
The name of this pose comes from "parsva" meaning "side", "ut" meaning "intense" , and "tan" meaning "to stretch", and "asana" meaning "posture" or "seat.[1]
Benefits and Cautions
Benefits of this pose are: stretching of the hamstrings, improving the balance, creating length in the spine, and massaging the internal organs.[2] Practice this pose with caution if you have: back injuries, hamstring injuries, high blood pressure or headaches.[1]
Publications Featuring Parsvottanasana
- Asanas 608: Yoga Poses by Dharma Mittra
- Yoga Resource Practice Manual by Darren Rhodes
- Yoga (Yoga Journal Books) by Linda Sparrowe and David Martinez
- 2,100 Asanas: The Complete Yoga Poses by Mr. Yoga (Daniel Lacerda)
- Yoga From the Heart by Yogananth Andiappan
References
- 1 2 3 4 "Intense Side Stretch Pose - Parsvottanasana - Yoga Pose". Yoga Journal. Retrieved 2016-04-14.
- 1 2 "Yoga Pose: Pyramid Pocket Yoga". www.pocketyoga.com. Retrieved 2016-04-14.
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