This class explores Parighāsana (Gate Pose) as a twist built from standing-pose principles. We begin by linking the movement to Trikoṇāsana and Pārśvakoṇāsana—learning to rotate the chest open from a vertical spine into a horizontal gesture rather than just collapsing sideways . From there, we fold back into the seated setup: one leg extended out, the other folded under, thighs rooting, one foot stamped into the wall, and the spine gesturing long into space. Progressions are introduced gradually: Arms overhead, twisting and lengthening. One hand to the wall, the other reaching up. Elbow to the floor or to a block for leverage. Fingers clasped behind the head to create rhythmic, Kundalini-like rotation. Throughout, the focus is on foundation first—legs grounded, thighs heavy, hips balanced—then the long rotating spine, and finally the arms as levers. Students are encouraged to experiment with variations without losing the essence: a rooted base and a chest that spirals skyward. The takeaway: Parighāsana is less about reaching the foot and more about finding the throw of the spine, rolling open the chest, and keeping the rhythm of twist alive in every version.