How to Do Parighasana (Gate Pose)
Parighasana, commonly known as the Gate Pose, is a beneficial yoga posture that helps improve flexibility, posture, spinal balance, and muscle strength. This side-stretching yoga asana mainly targets the waist, thighs, spine, hamstrings, and abdominal muscles while supporting overall body fitness and metabolism.
Steps to Perform Parighasana
- Stand in an erect position with your palms facing forward.
- Take a deep breath and keep a distance of about 3-4 feet between your legs.
- Slowly bend your right knee and lower your body gently toward the right side.
- Extend the left leg straight to the side while keeping the spine aligned.
- Gradually move your right hand toward the toes of the right foot.
- Raise the left arm over the head and bend it toward the right side, as shown in the posture.
- In the final position, the spine should bend gently to the right side, and the face should turn upward toward the sky.
- Breathe normally and hold the posture for a few breaths.
- Slowly exhale and return to the starting position.
- Repeat the same steps on the opposite side 3-4 times.
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