top of page
Search

Revolved Pyramid Pose (Parivrtta Parsvottanasana)

Updated: Apr 2

Elisha in Revolved Pyramid Pose (Parivrtta Parsvottanasana), bottom hand beside the front foot, top arm extending toward the sky
Twist from the roots up.

Revolved Pyramid Pose adds a deep spinal twist to the Pyramid Pose foundation, creating a powerful combination of hamstring stretching and thoracic rotation. The twist massages the abdominal organs, improves spinal mobility, and challenges your balance and coordination. It requires hip flexibility, a stable core, and focused breathing to hold the rotation.


How to Practice Revolved Pyramid Pose (Parivrtta Parsvottanasana)


Elisha in Revolved Pyramid Pose (Parivrtta Parsvottanasana), bottom hand beside the front foot, top arm extending toward the sky
Twist from the roots up.

  1. Begin in Pyramid Pose with your right foot forward, hips squared to the front.

  2. Bring your left hand to the floor (or a block) on the inside or outside of your right foot.

  3. On an inhale, rotate your torso to the right and extend your right arm toward the ceiling.

  4. Keep both legs as straight as possible with a microbend in the front knee.

  5. Stack your shoulders and gaze up toward your top hand or forward.

  6. Hold for 5 breaths, then switch sides.







Modifications & Variations

  • Block under bottom hand: Place a block under your bottom hand to reduce the range of motion required and keep your spine long.

  • Bend the front knee: Bending your front knee slightly makes the twist more accessible without losing the integrity of the pose.

  • Hand on hip: Keep your top hand on your hip instead of reaching up if your shoulders are tight or you want to focus on balance.




Bring Your Practice to Life


A large group of yoga students practicing on the grass in Golden Gate Park on a sunny day, with trees and a blue sky in the background

Free Yoga in Golden Gate Park


Every summer I teach free outdoor classes at the Whale's Tail in Golden Gate Park, June through October. Bring your mat, bring a friend, and meet me on the grass.


Elisha seated in meditation on an open-air wooden yoga shala, surrounded by tall wooden posts, with a misty lake and mountain range visible in the background at sunrise

Yoga Retreats Around the World


Ready to go deeper? I lead small-group retreats in some of the most beautiful places on earth. A few days of practice, good food, and real rest can change everything.



Comments

bottom of page