Open Angle Pose (Upavistha Konasana)

The Sanskrit word “Upavistha” means seated or sitting, “Kona” means angle and “Asana” means pose. Upavistha Konasana translates to Seated Angle Pose.  In English, this forward bend pose is often referred to as “Wide Angle Forward Bend”.

Benefits of the Open Angle Pose (Upavistha Konasana):
Hold Upavistha Konasana (Open Angle Pose) opens the hips while stretching out the entire back side of the body – legs, back, arms and stretches the insides of the legs. Hold Upavistha Konasana (Open Angle Pose) also stimulates the abdominal organs and strengthens the spine. It also releases the groin. Apparently it calms the brain.

How to perform the Open Angle Pose (Upavistha Konasana):
- From Staff Pose (Dandasana) open the legs out as wide as is comfortable.
- Keep the thigh muscles engaged and the feet flexed.
- The toes should be pointing straight up to the ceiling.
- Press the legs down into the floor.
- Hold the position for 5 to 10 seconds and slowly release and return back to normal position.

Durations/Repetitions of the Open Angle Pose (Upavistha Konasana):
Hold Upavistha Konasana (Open Angle Pose) for 5 to 10 seconds and repeat the same twice atleast.

Difficulty Level and Advancement of the Open Angle Pose (Upavistha Konasana):
Upavistha Konasana (Open Angle Pose) is a difficulty level 2 asana recommended for beginners

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