Revolved Side Angle Pose
The revolved side angle held in a high lunge with the back knee off the floor; from the prayer twist the arms open to the floor and the ceiling.
How to do it
Setup
High lunge, back leg straight on the ball of the foot, front knee over the ankle, palms together at the chest.
Steps
- Turn the chest toward the front leg and set the opposite elbow outside the knee.
- Take the lower hand to the floor outside the front foot and reach the top arm past the ear.
- Hold, then bring the palms back to the chest and switch sides.
Common mistakes
Front knee drifting in as you turn: keep it over the ankle and press the elbow against it. Back leg bending: drive the back heel away; the knee stays off the floor. Lower hand taking the weight: the legs hold the lunge, the hand only reaches.
Breathing
Inhale to lengthen, exhale to turn deeper.
