Gentle Low Lunge Twist

Sanskrit Name:	Parivrtta Sanchalasana
Similar Pose Names:	Low lunge twist
Category:	Standing
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Membership Category:	Yoga Lesson Planner
Sub Category:	Standing
Types:	Standing, Strengthen, Stretch, Twist, Chest Opener, Hip Opener
Anatomy:	Core, Hamstrings, Hips, Knees, Lower Back, Middle Back, Neck, Psoas
Chakras:	Base, Sacral Centre, Solar Plexus Centre
Therapy:	Arthritis, Back Pain, Constipation, Depression, Diabetes, Fatigue, Herniated Disc, Indigestion, Poor Posture
Drishti:	Side
Dosha:	Pitta, Kapha

From low lunge (left knee on mat and right leg forward). Raise arms. Place left hand on right knee, and right hand on left thigh (twist). Repeat on other side.

Stretches legs, groin, hip flexors. Strengthens thighs, buttocks. Improve digestion. Detox. Improve spinal mobility. Reduce back pain.

Move between bent and straight leg.

Knee injury. High blood pressure.