Extended Side Angle Pose (Utthita Parsvakonasana)
The Sanskrit word ‘Utthita’ means extended, ‘parsva’ means side and ‘kona’ means angle. Therefore the posture is Extended Side Angle Pose.
Extended Side Angle Pose (Utthita Parsvakonasana) (yogachrissy)
Benefits of the Extended Side Angle Pose (Utthita Parsvakonasana):
Utthita Parsvakonasana (Extended Side Angle Pose) opens the hip joints, stretches the groins, Releases the shoulders and neck and trims the waist. Utthita Parsvakonasana (Extended Side Angle Pose) also strengthens and stretches the legs, ankles and knees and opens the chest and lungs and increases stamina.
How to perform the Extended Side Angle Pose (Utthita Parsvakonasana):
- Start the asana from Downward Facing Dog.
- Now, bring the right foot forward next to the right hand and drop the left heel down to the floor.
- Bend the right knee so the calf and thigh are at a right angle with the thigh parallel to the floor.
- Now bring the right hand inside or outside the right foot and the left arm up toward the ceiling, opening the chest and stacking the left shoulder on top of the right.
- Bring the gaze up to the right hand.
- Hold the posture for 30 to 60 seconds and then repeat on the other side.
Durations/Repetitions of the Extended Side Angle Pose (Utthita Parsvakonasana):
Hold Utthita Parsvakonasana (Extended Side Angle Pose) for 30 to 60 seconds and repeat twice on both sides.
Difficulty Level and Advancement of the Extended Side Angle Pose (Utthita Parsvakonasana):
Utthita Parsvakonasana (Extended Side Angle Pose) is a difficulty level 2 asana recommended for beginners
