Side Bend

Gate Pose (Parighasana)

Gate Pose (Parighasana)

How to Do This Pose

  1. Kneel on the mat. Extend your right leg out to the side, foot flat.
  2. Inhale and raise both arms to shoulder height.
  3. Exhale and side bend to the right, right hand sliding down the leg.
  4. Extend the left arm overhead alongside the ear. Hold for 5-8 breaths.

Benefits

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Stretches the side body and intercostal muscles

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Opens the hips and obliques

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Improves spinal flexibility

Best For

Side body stretchingHip openingSpinal mobility

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