Parivrtta Hasta Padangusthasana (Revolved Toe Stand)
Learned: Asana Lab
See Manual Pages: A-118
Where this can show up in class: Sutra 1, Peak Pada
This pose can be done in the following orientations: Standing.
This pose contains the following overall actions: Twist.
Blueprint Pose: Utthita Hasta Padangusthasana
| Hip and Knee Information | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip Position | Knee Position | Significant Weight Bearing | |||
| Open | Closed | Bent | Straight | ||
| Front/Leading Leg | X | X | |||
| Back/Second Leg | X | X | X | ||
| Movements of Prana | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Prana | Apana | Vyana | Samana |
Crown |
Standing leg Extended leg hip (to avoid hike) |
Extended leg Extended arm |
Between hand and foot Bent elbow Bicep of catching arm |
| Relevant Asanas | ||
|---|---|---|
| Kramas | Related Asanas | Pratikryasanas |
Parsvottanasana Utthita Hasta Padangusthasana (Parivrtta) Krounchasana / Krancasana Parivrtta Trikonasana [Parivrtta Parsvottanasana] Parivrtta Ardha Chandrasana |
| Physical Key Actions | ||
|---|---|---|
| Joint Mobilizations | Muscle Stretching | Muscle Engagement |
Extended leg hamstring Extended leg adductor |
| Common Misalignments | |
|---|---|
| Mixalignments | Cues to help |
| Extended leg crosses midline | |