Extended Side Angle
उत्थितपार्श्वकोणासन

Utthita Pārśvakoṇāsana

Extended Side Angle

Intermediate

This information is provided for educational purposes. Practice mindfully.

How to Practice

1

Stand with feet 3.5 to 4 feet apart.

2

Turn the right foot out 90 degrees and the left foot in slightly.

3

Exhale and bend the right knee over the right ankle.

4

Place the right hand or forearm on the floor or right thigh.

5

Extend the left arm upward and then over the left ear, forming a straight line from heel to fingers.

6

Gaze towards the ceiling or the left palm.

7

Repeat on the other side.

Benefits

Supports strength in the legs, knees, and ankles
Helps stretch the entire side of the body
Encourages healthy respiratory capacity
Supports overall physical stamina

Precautions

  • Ensure the bent knee remains directly over the ankle
  • Keep the chest open; avoid collapsing forward
  • Use a block for the bottom hand if needed

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