Yoga pose are physical postures that form the core yoga practice. Today, we will discuss the Intense Side Stretch Pose (Parshvottanasana) with its steps and benefits. people are wondering about the yoga pose. Here we come up with the solutions about deep knowledge of the yoga poses. Let’s explore in deep detailed knowledge of this pose.
What is the Intense Side Stretch Pose (Parshvottanasana)
Intense Side Stretch Pose is also known as the Parshvottanasana and is often referred to as the Pyramid Pose. It’s a standing-side-forward bend used to release tension in the spine, glutes, and hamstrings. It is very effective and powerful yoga asana. It creates a very positive state of mind. By spreading the legs and arms it will generates a sense of confidence and strength.
Parshvottanasana comes from the Sanskrit words where ‘Parshva’ means side, ‘Ot’ or ‘Ut’ means intense, ‘Tan’ means to extend, and ‘Asana’ means posture. This is strengthening the side body.
How to Perform Parshvottanasana?
Here is the step by step guidance of how to perform this asana:
- Stand on the floor with a comfortable distance of your legs.
- Your hip stand tall and the outer edge of your feet should be parallel.
- Turn your toes little bit to maintain the base for this pose.
- Now, turn the right foot out and you can adjust the left foot accordingly.
- When your hips should be completely twisted. It is very important to alignment of the hips.
- Then stretch your hand together and go down by lower your hands down.
- Once your upper body parallel to the ground. Then slowly place your fingertips to the ground.
- Then slowly straighten the back and your chin is looking up in front.
- Activated the leg which is back.
- Hold this pose for several breathes.
- To come out of this posture, stretched your hands up and slowly bring down.
- Repeat the steps for practice to the other side also.
Benefits of Intense Side Stretch Pose (Parshvottanasana)
There are the huge benefits of Intense Side Stretch Pose (Parshvottanasana) practicing this pose:
- Relaxes the Spine: The forward bend creates the opening of the lower back and brings an intense stretch in the back muscles of the body, the gluteus, hips, hamstrings, and lower back, making the hip joints and spine elastic.
- Relieves Menstrual Pain: This pose helps to stretch the pelvic region. This will helps to reduce the menstrual cramps.
- Soothes the Mind and Nerves: It create a positive state of mind and when we spreading the legs and arms will boost our confidence. It is gives the calming effect to the mind and nerves.
- Strengthens the Side Body and Legs: This intense pose, along with the deep stretch at the legs, ankles and feet, strengthens the ankles and the foot rooting the firm to the floor in order to maintain the balance and give strength to the entire body.
- Stretches the Glutes and Upper Back. This pose by stretching and bending the side body will helps to strength the core of the hips, glutes, upper back and legs also.
- Improves Blood Circulation: This pose enhances the blood flow in the spines, legs, arms, shoulder and the other core muscles. It will helps to relaxing the nervous system. It will gives the deep tissue stretch in this pose opens up the blockages in the body. It will making room for the free flow of Prana (energy).
- Stimulates Digestive Function: With the pressure at the lower abdomen while pushing the chest and abdomen towards the thigh and engaging the core muscles. It is gives the internal organs get a good massage improving digestion and functions of the internal organs.
- Activates the Root and Sacral Chakra: The three chakras activated with the practice of this pose are the throat chakra, the root chakra and the Sacral Chakra. This pose helps balance emotions and enhance our ability to pull energy within ourselves to awaken our true nature. This stops inner agitation by soothing the nerves and calming the mind.
