Revolved Side Angle
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Benefits
Revolved Side Angle Pose is an intermediate to advanced standing twist that deeply strengthens legs/core, stretches spine/chest/shoulders, improves balance/stamina, aids digestion, and offers potent detoxifying effects.
Practice Guide
Start in Crescent Lunge (right foot forward). Bring hands to prayer at heart.
Inhale, lengthen spine. Exhale, twist torso to right, hooking left elbow firmly outside right thigh.
Press palms together, use elbow-thigh connection as leverage to deepen twist, revolving chest towards thumbs.
Keep back leg strong, straight, heel lifted. Maintain lunge depth in front knee.
Option: Extend arms - left fingertips/palm to floor/block outside right foot, right arm extends up/overhead.
Gaze past right shoulder or up towards right hand. Hold, breathe. Exit: Inhale, untwist, return Crescent. Exhale, hands down, step back Downward Dog. Repeat left.
Modifications
Lower back knee to the floor (Revolved Low Lunge).
Place bottom hand on a yoga block (inside or outside front foot) instead of prayer hands or floor.
Keep top hand on hip or lower back.
Maintain prayer hands at heart center instead of extending arms.
Shorten stance slightly.
Safety Notes
⚠Headache
⚠High or low blood pressure (use caution)
⚠Insomnia
⚠Diarrhea
⚠Neck injury (keep gaze down or neutral)
⚠Acute back injury (herniated disc - avoid or modify significantly, consult doctor)
⚠Pregnancy (avoid deep closed twists)
⚠SI joint issues (ensure stability)
Anatomy
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