Gate Pose
Parighasana · परिघासन
Gate Pose
Parighasana · परिघासन
Standing
Level
Intermediate
Body
Standing
How to practice
Kneel on a padded surface and extend one leg to the side. Keep your hand light on the extended leg and make a small side bend. Let the kneeling hip stay above its knee.
Benefits
Stretches the side of the torso and the inner thigh of the extended leg.
Who should avoid or modify
- Pad the kneeling knee and keep the extended knee soft. Rest the hand lightly on the leg rather than pushing on the knee joint.
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