Parighasana

Parighasana is an Asana. It is translated as Gate Pose from Sanskrit. The name of this pose comes from "parigha" meaning "gate", and "asana" meaning "posture" or "seat". It has 2 variations, one performed on the knees and the other sitting on the heel.[1][2]

Benefits and Cautions

This pose has many benefits: it opens up the sides of the torso and inner thigh muscles, promotes spinal flexibility and stimulates the internal organs.

Be careful white doing this pose if you have knee, ankle, hip, or any spinal injuries.[1][2]

Publications Featuring Parighasana

References

  1. 1 2 "Gate Pose - Parighasana | Gaia". Retrieved 2016-10-02.
  2. 1 2 "Gate Pose - Parighasana - Yoga Pose". 2007-08-28. Retrieved 2016-10-02.
  3. Mittra, Dharma (2003-04-01). Asanas: 608 Yoga Poses. Novato, Calif.: New World Library. ISBN 9781577314028.
  4. Rhodes, Darren; Sell, Christina; Longstaff, Michael (2013-02-10). Huang, Ellen, ed. Yoga Resource Practice Manual. Tirtha Studios & Yo Productions.
  5. Sparrowe, Linda; Martinez, David (2008-01-08). Yoga (1st edition ed.). New York: Universe. ISBN 9780789399878.
  6. Lacerda, Daniel (2015-11-10). 2,100 Asanas: The Complete Yoga Poses. Black Dog & Leventhal. ISBN 9781631910104.
  7. Andiappan, Yogananth (2007-01-01). Yogananth Andiappan - Yoga From the Heart. International Yoga Academy Lim. ISBN 9789889982812.


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