Gate Pose is a perfect beginner posture. I love that it can be used as a variation to Extended Triangle, Extended Side Angle and Reverse Warrior. It can also has advanced variations, taking the pose into its deepest stretch of the body making it speaking to more advanced or flexible practitioners.
The Sanskrit name for this pose, "Parighasana" (pahr-eee-GAHS-uh-nuh), comes from the word "parigha," which refers to a bar or beam that is used to lock a gate. In the full version of the pose, your body mimics the look of a locked gate. I think it looks like a sailboat.
Enjoy & incorporate it into your personal practice!
NAMASTE!
This new series will breakdown some of the most popular yoga poses you will see in most yoga sequences. Learning to do the individual pose correctly as well as how to modify the pose for your body or create more challenges for those who are more advanced will make your yoga practice more fun allowing you to experience the true benefits of yoga and most importantly prevent injury at the same time. Listen to the yoga pose breakdown and follow along. Check out my website where you can find more information about the pose.
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