Parsvottanasana is a pose rotated half-way between Trikonasana and Parivrtta Trikonasana. If you remove the Sanskrit sandhi from its name, this pose is "Parsva Uttanasana" -- think of it in that way, as Uttanasana done 90 degrees to the side.
Intense Side Stretch Pose (Parsvottanasana)
Modified Intense Side Stretch Pose (Ardha Parsvottansana)
Revolved Triangle (Parivrtta Trikonasana) ...
Parsvottanasana
Benefits: Strengthens legs, core; stretches hamstrings, outer thighs, calves, glutes; lengthens spine
Helps: Imbalanced spirit, stiff legs, stiff hips, poor posture, constipation, diarrhea, gas ...
Parsvottanasana (Intense Side Stretch Pose)
This beginner variation is done with the hands on the floor.
Marichyasana I (Pose Dedicated to the Sage Marichi, I) ...
PARSVOTTANASANA
Sideways Stretching Pose
Parsvottanasana is the final of the six fundamental asana. The six fundamental asana begin the process of purification in the body.
Parsvottanasana (intense side stretch, with hands in namaste or elbows clasped behind back)
3. Prasarita Padottanasana (wide leg forward bend, especially the extended position)
4. Ustrasana (Camel)
5. Dhanurasana (Bow
6.
Parsvottanasana over your right leg, then continue to rotate your torso into:
4. Parivrtta Trikonasana to the right, rotate back into:
5. Parsvottanasana over your right leg, then finally rotate your torso back into:
6.
 See also: Yoga, Stretch, Trikonasana, Bhadrasana, Virabhadrasana
  
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