Utthita Parshva Pashasana

Utthita Parshva Pashasana is an Asana. It is translated as Extended Side Noose Pose from Sanskrit.

The name of this pose comes from "utthita" meaning "extended", "parshva" meaning "side", "pasha" meaning "noose", and "asana" meaning "posture" or "seat". This pose is a variation of Pasasana.[1][2][3]

Benefits and Cautions

This pose claims the following benefits: it stretched the outside of the thigh and the side of the body, promotes spinal flexibility and balance.

It is recommended to be cautious while doing this pose if you have any spinal, knee, ankle, or hip injuries.[1][2][3]

Publications Featuring

References

  1. 1 2 "Noose Pose - Pasasana - Yoga Pose". Yoga Journal. 2007-08-28. Retrieved 2016-11-06.
  2. 1 2 "Challenge Pose: Noose Pose | Yogapedia | How to Enter Noose Pose". Yoga Journal. 2015-06-15. Retrieved 2016-11-06.
  3. 1 2 "A Sequence for Pasasana (Noose Pose)". Retrieved 2016-11-06.
  4. Mittra, Dharma (2003-04-01). Asanas: 608 Yoga Poses. Novato, Calif.: New World Library. ISBN 9781577314028.
  5. Rhodes, Darren; Sell, Christina; Longstaff, Michael (2013-02-10). Huang, Ellen, ed. Yoga Resource Practice Manual. Tirtha Studios & Yo Productions.
  6. Sparrowe, Linda; Martinez, David (2008-01-08). Yoga (1st edition ed.). New York: Universe. ISBN 9780789399878.
  7. Lacerda, Daniel (2015-11-10). 2,100 Asanas: The Complete Yoga Poses. Black Dog & Leventhal. ISBN 9781631910104.
  8. Andiappan, Yogananth (2007-01-01). Yogananth Andiappan - Yoga From the Heart. International Yoga Academy Lim. ISBN 9789889982812.
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