Hips, lower back, knees, ankles, shoulders and wrists
Parsvakonasana: Block Under Hand
A strengthening, opening standing pose that stays accessible even without full flexibility.
Hip Mobility40 to 80 seconds
Ways to adjust it
- Shorten the stance
- Block on its highest setting
- Forearm on the front thigh instead of the block
- Less depth: don't chase range
- Reduce front-knee bend
- Keep upper arm down rather than overhead if flagged
- Reduce weight through the block
Before you try it
Move within a range that stays comfortable. Stop if this brings on sharp pain, dizziness, or symptoms that travel down an arm or a leg, and speak to a clinician before repeating it.
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