Revolved Wide Leg Fold

Sanskrit Name:	Parivrtta Prasarita Padottanasana
Similar Pose Names:	Revolved wide leg forward bend
Category:	Standing
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Membership Category:	Yoga Lesson Planner
Sub Category:	Standing
Types:	Stretch, Twist, Chest Opener, Hip Opener, Standing, Forward Bend
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 a wide leg forward bend. Take left hand to right ankle or shin. Reach left arm up towards ceiling. Lean back slightly with chest. Hold. Switch sides.

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Raise hand on a block.

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

Revolved Wide Leg Fold 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 revolved yoga pose.

Revolved Triangle Pose | Parivrtta Trikonasana

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