This asana strengthens the forearms, wrists, biceps, triceps, and shoulders. It builds upper body strength and develops the core muscles. Just like Padmasana, this pose works on the knees, thighs, hamstrings, and calves.
Asanas
Revolved Triangle Pose (Parivrtta Trikonasana)
This is a wonderful preparatory asana for a variety of forward bends. It instills a strong sense of balance into the system and at the same time, tones the abdomen, hamstrings, thighs, and shoulders.
Revolved Side Angle Pose (Parivrtta Parsvakonasana)
Practicing this asana improves digestion as well as functions of liver and kidneys. It tones and strengthens the thighs, hamstrings, knees, calves, ankles, back muscles, and shoulders.
Revolved Head-to-Knee Pose (Parivrtta Janu Sirsasana)
This asana is great for those who suffer from chronic back pain. It increases the blood circulation in the spine area, which helps relieve backaches of all kinds. It stimulates the vital organs, enhancing the function of the liver, kidneys, heart, lungs, and digestive system.
Reclining Hero Pose (Supta Virasana)
This pose is practiced by reclining on the floor while maintaining the Virasana position. This pose gives a deep quad stretch and at the same time, it stretches the thighs, hamstrings, and knees.