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Parighasana

Parigha: Gate (par-ee-GAH-sun-ah)

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RELATED ASANAS

Parighasana on knee - Utthita Parsvakonasana

ENERGETIC ALIGNMENT

COMMON MISALIGNMENTS

- Lordosis in lumbar spine
- Collapsed side waist
- Lack of Vyana in arms
- Shoulders rising to ears
- Head falling of spine

ASANA NOTES AND BENEFITS

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FOUNDATION ANATOMY

HA/Solar - Contract - Triceps, Anterior and Medial Deltoid, Quadrarus Lumborum, Spinal Extensors; Extended leg: Iliopsoas, Quadriceps, Tibialis Anterior; Supporting leg: Glutes, Hamstrings, Gastrocnemius, Soleus

THA/Lunar - Lengthen Biceps, Posterior Deltoid, Core Abdominals (eccentrically contracted-especially obliques) Quadratus Lumborum (opposite side) Extended leg: Glutes, Hamstrings, Gastrocnemius, Soleus; Supporting Leg: Iliopsoas, Quadriceps, Tibialis Anterior

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