[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/www.youveda.com\/guided-yoga-revolved-side-angle-and-sphinx-poses\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/www.youveda.com\/guided-yoga-revolved-side-angle-and-sphinx-poses\/","headline":"Guided Yoga: Revolved Side Angle and Sphinx Poses","name":"Guided Yoga: Revolved Side Angle and Sphinx Poses","description":"<span class=\"rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\">2<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span> Revolved Side Angle stretches, tones, and strengthens the entire body, inside and out. It stretches the thighs, knees, ankles, calves, groins, chest, and shoulders. This pose builds strength in the legs, as well, particularly in the quadriceps and ankles.\n\nSphinx Pose is a gentle back bending posture that can be practiced either actively or passively.\n","datePublished":"2018-05-14","dateModified":"2020-04-28","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/www.youveda.com\/author\/mvallveameba-com-uy\/#Person","name":"Miguel Vallve","url":"https:\/\/www.youveda.com\/author\/mvallveameba-com-uy\/","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/www.youveda.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/nsl_avatars\/82ad20c5457e8fb1e0c4d171e49969da.jpg","url":"https:\/\/www.youveda.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/nsl_avatars\/82ad20c5457e8fb1e0c4d171e49969da.jpg","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"YouVeda","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/www.youveda.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/youveda_logo.png","url":"https:\/\/www.youveda.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/youveda_logo.png","width":190,"height":51}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/www.youveda.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Revolved-Side-Angle-Pose.png","url":"https:\/\/www.youveda.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Revolved-Side-Angle-Pose.png","height":626,"width":626},"url":"https:\/\/www.youveda.com\/guided-yoga-revolved-side-angle-and-sphinx-poses\/","about":["Guided Yoga","Knowledge Center"],"wordCount":318,"articleBody":"Reading Time:  2 minutesToday&#8217;s Poses &#8211; Revolved Side Angle and Sphinx PosesRevolved Side Angle and Sphinx PosesRevolved Side Angle PoseRevolved Side Angle\u00a0stretches, tones, and strengthens the entire body, inside and out. It stretches the thighs, knees, ankles, calves, groins, chest, and shoulders. This\u00a0pose builds strength in the legs, as well, particularly in the quadriceps and ankles.StepsFrom Warrior II (Virabhadrasana II), with your legs in a Warrior Stance and arms in a capital \u00e2\u20ac\u02dcT\u00e2\u20ac&#x2122;, inhale to prepareExhale, reach your front hand forward and hinge your torso slightly forwardRest your forearm on top or slightly inside of your front thighExtend your top arm up towards the sky, fingers pointing above youStack your shoulders on top of each otherOption to reach your top arm up overhead, wrapping your bicep around your ear with your fingers reaching towards the front of your spaceBenefitsImproves flexibilityStrengthens legs and coreImproves digestionStretches the groin, chest, and shouldersSphinx PoseSphinx Pose is a gentle back bending posture that can be practiced either actively or passively.StepsLie on your stomach with your toes flat on the floor and forehead resting on the ground.Keep your legs close together with your feet and heels lightly touching.Stretch your hands in front of you with your palms facing downward and arms touching the ground. Set your elbows under your shoulders and forearms parallel to each other.On an inhale, slowly lift your head, chest,and abdomen while keeping your navel on the floor.Pull your torso back and off the floor with the support of your arms.Ensure that your feet are still close together and your head facing straight ahead.On an exhale, gently lower your abdomen, chest, and head onto the floor.BenefitsStrengthens the spineStimulates the abdominal organsExpands the chest and shouldersImproves circulationRelieves stress"},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Guided Yoga: Revolved Side Angle and Sphinx Poses","item":"https:\/\/www.youveda.com\/guided-yoga-revolved-side-angle-and-sphinx-poses\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]