| What is Gate Pose? |
| Gate pose, or parighasana in Sanskrit, is an important side-bending posture that builds spinal flexibility. From a kneeling posture, one leg is stretched out to the side. The yogi reaches the opposite arm overhead and toward the extended leg, opening the side body. |
| Instructions |
| Begin kneeling.Exhale and stretch the right leg out to the side.Inhale and reach the arms out to the sides.Exhale and reach the left arm up, overhead and to the right, opening the side body. Rest the right hand on the right leg.Breathe while holding the pose. Inhale and return to center. Change sides. |
Anna Godfrey 