All Poses
Upavishta Konasana
Wide-Angle Seated Forward Fold
intermediateSeated/Forward Fold/Hip Opener
Muscle Groups
AdductorsHamstringsSpinal extensorsHip flexors
A seated wide-legged forward fold that deeply stretches the inner thighs and hamstrings.
Alignment Cues
- 1.Sit with legs wide apart
- 2.Flex the feet and press through the heels
- 3.Walk the hands forward, leading with the chest
- 4.Keep the spine long
- 5.Ground the sit bones
Benefits
- +Stretches the inner thighs and hamstrings
- +Strengthens the spine
- +Calms the mind
- +Stimulates the abdominal organs
Muscle Groups
AdductorsHamstringsSpinal extensorsHip flexors
Contraindications
- Lower back injury
- Hamstring injury