Parighasana (Gate Pose) – Overview
Asana Digest Overview
Poses
Parighasana (Gate Pose) including the different Iyengar and Ashtanga variations
Objective
Become knowledgeable about the pose and review detailed teaching considerations.
Description
Explain the Sanskrit naming; associated benefits and typical effects; instructions and cues for setting up and practicing the pose; and more teaching considerations.
Prerequisite Knowledge
The focus of Asana Digests is teaching specific poses. This support presumes you’re aware of the groundwork and teaching support here: Asana Category – Lateral & Asymmetrical.
Poses Overview
Parighasana
par-ee-GOSS-anna
“parigha” = gate, crossbar, bar or beam for shutting gate
Gate Pose
Heart of Poses
Lateral Bend
Naming & Differentiation
- In Iyengar and many Hatha Yoga styles, Parighasana refers to the pose shown here from the knees.
- In Ashtanga Yoga, Parighasana refers to the pose shown here from a seat.
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