Revolved Wide Leg Forward Bend

Sanskrit Name:	Parivrtta Prasarita Padottanasana
Similar Pose Names:	Revolved wide leg fold,Revolved forward bend
Category:	Standing
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Membership Category:	Yoga Lesson Planner
Sub Category:	Standing
Types:	Forward Bend, Stretch, Twist, Chest Opener, Hip Opener, Standing
Anatomy:	Arms & Shoulders, Core, Hamstrings, Lower Back, Neck, Psoas
Chakras:	Base, Solar Plexus Centre
Therapy:	Arthritis, Back Pain, Constipation, Depression, Diabetes, Fatigue, Herniated Disc, Indigestion, Poor Posture
Drishti:	Tip Of Nose
Dosha:	Pitta, Kapha

Start in Mountain. Widen legs. Toes pointing straight ahead (not splayed out). Root down. Fold forward. Walk hands forward until hands are under shoulders. Left hand to middle of your stance (in line with your face). Right hand on pelvis. Twist to the right raising right arm up. Release. Switch sides.

Strengthens and stretches legs, spine. Tones abs.

Raise hands on block.

Low back injury.

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"What's A Really Good Follow-Up Pose For Revolved Wide Leg Fold Pose?"

Revolved Wide Leg Forward Bend (Parivrtta Prasarita Padottanasana) is a relatively gentle "revolve". So, if you're comfortable with the pose, you could venture onto practicing Revolved Triangle Pose which is a bit more of an advanced revolved Yoga pose.

Revolved Triangle Pose | Parivrtta Trikonasana

Stand in Mountain. Step feet wide apart. Raise arms parallel to the floor. Reach them out to the sides. Palms down. Turn left foot 45 degrees to the right. Right foot to right 90 degrees. Align the right heel with the left heel. Turn torso to right. Square hips with the front edge of the mat. Turn torso to right. Left hand to the floor. Hold. Repeat on the other side.