Beginner exercise
Extended Side Angle
Also called Utthita Parsvakonasana
Technique
How to perform Extended Side Angle
- Begin in Warrior II and rest the front forearm lightly on the front thigh, or place the hand on a block beside the foot.
- Reach the upper arm overhead so it continues the line from the rear leg through the side of the torso.
- Turn the chest open within a comfortable range and keep the front knee tracking over the foot.
- Press through both feet to return upright, then change sides.
Programming relevance
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