Parighasana (Gate Pose) — Overview — for Yoga Teachers, Yoga Therapists, Health & Wellness Coaches, Holistic Healthcare Providers
About this Asana Digest
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
Asana Digests focus in on teaching specific poses. Please be aware of the groundwork and teaching support here: Asana Category – Lateral & Asymmetrical.
Parighasana
par-ee-GOSS-anna
“parigha” = gate, crossbar, bar or beam for shutting gate
Gate Pose
Heart of the 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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