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How to do: GATE POSE (PARIGHASANA) #yoga #asana #yogatutorial #asanayoga #yogapose #yogaforbeginners

Karina Fit · 0:07

In this practice

Key teachings

  • Precise alignment for deep stretch
  • Mindful engagement of core and breath
  • Understanding body mechanics in a specific asana

Ideal for

  • Beginners learning specific yoga poses
  • Individuals seeking to improve flexibility and side body mobility
  • Practitioners interested in detailed alignment instruction

Lesson

Instructions

How to do: GATE POSE (PARIGHASANA)

Steps

  • Knee stacked under hip
  • Lengthen waist
  • Chest rotating open
  • Arm reaching back, extended through the fingers
  • Lengthen through spine
  • Arm resting on extended leg
  • Outer edge of foot grounding into the mat

Benefits

  • Stretches the side body, intercostal muscles, and hamstrings
  • Opens the hips and groins
  • Lengthens the spine and improves posture

Transcript

Yeah. Yeah. Every time I start to contemplate. Yeah. You win me a beautiful escape.

Practice summary

Level
all levels
Duration
7 minutes
Equipment
yoga mat
Target areas
side bodyouter hipsspinehamstrings
Energy
balancing

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