Utthita Parsvakonasana (Extended Side Angle) — Overview — for Yoga Teachers, Yoga Therapists, Health & Wellness Coaches, Holistic Healthcare Providers
About this Asana Digest
Poses
Utthita Parsvakonasana (Extended Side Angle Pose) and related poses such as Baddha Utthita Parsvakonasana (Bound Extended Side Angle Pose)
Objective
Become knowledgeable about the pose and review detailed teaching considerations.
Description
Explain the Sanskrit naming; contraindications and cautions; associated benefits and typical effects; instructions and cues for setting up and practicing the pose; variations to meet particular intentions and needs; and more teaching considerations.
Prerequisite Knowledge
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Utthita Parsvakonasana
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“utthita” = extended
“parsva” = side, sideways, flank
“kona” = angle
Extended Side Angle Pose
Heart of the Pose
Standing Pose
Notes
Utthita Trikonasana and Utthita Parsvakonasana aren’t true side-stretching poses because you’re working in them to keep length in both sides of the waist and ribs. – Julie Gudmestad, Yoga Journal, link
- Considered a fundamental standing pose
- Useful for lengthening side body, expanding chest, improving breath & developing awareness & stamina
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