Seated Side BendParsva Sukhasana · 앉은 측굴

Side bend · Beginner

Seated Side Bend illustration

How to do it

Sit cross-legged, rest one hand on the floor to the side, and reach the other arm long over your head as you lean your torso to that side.

What it should feel like

A long stretch down the reaching-arm side from armpit to waist. Keep both sitting bones on the floor.

Common mistakes

Rounding and folding forward. Keep both sitting bones grounded and tilt only to the side.

Flows with this pose

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