Lateral Extensions: Parivrtta Sthiti Flashcards
1
Q
Parighasana
A
Parighasana
Gate Posture
2
Q
Bharadvajasana I
A
Bharadvajasana
Seated Twist
Named after Bharadvaja, a sage
3
Q
Bharadvajasana II
A
Bharadvajasana II
Seated Twist with one leg in Padmasana
4
Q
Marichyasana III
A
Seated Twist named after the sage Marichy
5
Q
Ardha Matsyendrasana I
A
Ardha means “half”.
Matsyendra was Lord of the fishes.
This is a twist sitting on one foot.
6
Q
Parivrtta Sthiti
A
Category of Asanas commonly known as “twists” or Lateral Extensions
