All Poses
Utthita Parshvakonasana
Extended Side Angle Pose
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Muscle Groups
QuadricepsObliquesAdductorsShouldersCore
A wide-legged standing pose with a lateral side bend, creating one long line from the back foot through the extended top arm.
Alignment Cues
- 1.Front knee bends to 90 degrees
- 2.Bottom forearm to thigh or hand to floor
- 3.Top arm extends over the ear
- 4.Create one line from back heel to top fingertips
- 5.Roll the top shoulder back
Benefits
- +Stretches the side body and groins
- +Strengthens legs and ankles
- +Opens the chest
- +Stimulates abdominal organs
Muscle Groups
QuadricepsObliquesAdductorsShouldersCore
Contraindications
- High or low blood pressure
- Insomnia
- Headache