Parivrtta Utkatasana
How to do Parivrtta Utkatasana
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To get into this pose start in Utkatasana .
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Bring your palms together at the center of your chest and twist to one side.
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It is important to note that the twist comes from the spine/torso, not from just the shoulders and neck.
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Wrap your elbow around your thigh and begin to push into the thigh to lift the chest and collarbones towards the sky.
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Consistently check in with your back knee as it should be in line with the front knee.
Benefits of doing Parivrtta Utkatasana
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Strengthens the spine, calves, thighs and ankles.
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Reduces extra fat from Thigh and hips area.
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Stretches the chest and shoulders.
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Cures shoulder pain
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Stimulates the heart, diaphragm and abdominal organs.
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Improves functioning of the immune system.
Precautions:
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Do not practice any Asana OR Pranayama in which you don’t feel comfortable.
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Do not over do the exercises if you feel pain in your body.
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Start exercises mildly and then increase the repetitions as per your capacity.
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People suffering from Back pain, Slip disc OR chronic disease should only practice Yoga and other exercises under the expert supervision otherwise do not do it.
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Pregnant women should only practice Yoga under the supervision of an expert otherwise do not practice any exercise by watching videos or website material.
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Do not practice this asana if you have stress-related headaches, migraine, eyestrain, low blood pressure, osteoarthritis of the knees or, bulimia.