Cross-Legged Side Bend

Pārśva Svastikāsana

Cross-Legged Side Bend
⇄ both sides
CategorySeated & Forward Folds TypeStretch LevelBeginner Hold40 sec MusclesBack, Core BreathingBreathe into your upper side

A variation of: Auspicious Pose

How to do it

  1. EnterSitting cross-legged, place one hand on the floor beside you. Sweep the other arm out to the side and overhead, and bend to the side.
  2. HoldKeep the opposite sit bone heavy. Open your side from your hip to your fingertips, and keep your top shoulder away from your ear.
  3. ExitInhale, return to center, and switch sides.

Benefits

Opens the side body and the muscles between the ribs.

Cautions

  • Acute lower back pain

This site is for general information and is not medical advice. If you have pain, an injury, a chronic condition, or are pregnant, check with a qualified professional before practicing.

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