The word “Parighasana” is derived from a Sanskrit word “Parigha” meaning “the bar used for shutting a gate” and “Asana” meaning “posture” or “seat”.

STEPS TO BE FOLLOWED:

• Sit in vajrasana with your hands beside your body.
• Now come up on your knees, stretch your right leg keeping your right knee straight and place it on the right side resting your foot on the floor.
• Hold your right ankle with your right hand, inhaling lift your left hand above your head while your exhaling bend on your right.
• Stay in this posture for 7-10 breaths (each breath must be 6-8 seconds).
• Inhaling lift your trunk up while your exhaling drop your hands beside your body.
• Now bend your right knee, sit on your heels and relax.

BENEFITS:

• It helps in toning abdominal organs.
• It helps in improving flexibility of the spine.
• It helps in relieving respiratory problems, such as asthma, allergies, and flu.
• It helps in improving digestion.
• It helps in toning the abdominal muscles.

CONTRA-INDICATIONS:

• Severe knee pain, Low back pain, Shoulder pain, Knee injury, Shoulder injury, Back injury.

DISCLAIMER:- PLEASE PRACTICE UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF A YOGA TEACHER/ YOGA EXPERT.