Utthita Parsvakonasana (Extended Side Angle)
Utthita Parsvakonasana
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utthita = extended
parsva = side, sideways, flank
kona = angle
Extended Side Angle Pose
Heart of 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
- Considered a fundamental standing pose
- Useful for lengthening side body, expanding chest, improving breath & developing awareness & stamina