1. In English, Please
Turned side angle is the English translation of parivritta parshvakona, the Sansrit word that defines this yoga pose, or asana. Parivritta translated into English means turned round, back or revolved. Parsva translates to side in English, and kona means angle. If you really want to get technical, you can try to pronounce it for your friends (par-ee-vrit-ah parsh-va-cone) but most people in your neck of the woods knows it as the turned side angle. This yoga pose is one of the most difficult, so proceed with caution.
2. Perform the Turned Side Angle
To perfect the turned side angle, you must pay attention to every detail during the asana. Stand up straight with your arms at your side and your feet together. Breathe in and spread your legs so your feet are slightly more than shoulder-width apart. Lift your arms straight out from your shoulders with your palms facing down until they're parallel to the floor. Slowly breathe out, and turn your right foot 90 degrees to the right, bending your right knee 90 degrees. Put your left palm flat on the floor next to your right foot, and rest your right elbow on the outside of your right knee. Lift your right arm over your head until it is parallel to the floor. Hold for one minute while breathing through your nose. Return to your standing position, and repeat on the other side.
3. Once Isn't Enough
For the optimal workout, hold this pose as long as you still feel comfortable, then switch sides. You complete one repetition when you perform the turned side-angle once on each side. Do two or three reps to complete your exercise.
4. Work It
The turned side angle helps you stretch the muscles in your mid-section (torso) as well as the muscles in your calves, thighs, ankles, arms, waist and hips. It helps improve your posture, and it even helps strengthen your digestive system. That, in turn, stimulates blood circulation and allows you to feel more flexible.
5. All About Asana
The turned side angle (parivritta parshvakona) is a pose commonly referred as an asana. Asanas are great for stretching, but they also help relaxation and extended periods of meditation by opening energy channels and psychic centers in your body. Before performing an asana, drink a fresh glass of water on an empty stomach. Early morning is the best time to perform asanas, but dusk is another opportunity. Choose a location that's relaxing and free of clutter, and try to clear your mind during an asana. When doing the turned side angle or any other asana, find a comfortable yet firm position where you are not in pain. Control your breathing through your nose throughout the duration of the asana, and you'll see and feel incredible results.
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