Revolved Standing Forward Fold
Parivritta Uttanasana · परिवृत्त उत्तानासन
Revolved Standing Forward Fold
Parivritta Uttanasana · परिवृत्त उत्तानासन
Standing
Level
Intermediate
Body
Standing
How to practice
Bend your knees and support one hand beneath your chest. Turn your chest just a little while letting your neck stay relaxed.
Benefits
Combines a hamstring stretch with controlled upper-body rotation and standing balance.
Who should avoid or modify
- Bend the knees and use a block under the supporting hand. Rotate gently without pulling on the knee; avoid deep twisting with back pain and rise slowly.
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