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Extended Side Angle Pose
Sanskrit:
Pronunciation:
Translation
Kemetic Name:
Other Names:
Utthita Parsvakonasana
oot-tee-tah parsh-vah-cone-ah-suh-nuh
Utthita = Extended, Parsva = Side, Kona = Angle, Asana = Pose
Intermediate
Root, Solar Plexus
Standing
Overview
This pose builds stamina and flexibility in the legs and side body while fostering deep core engagement.
Root through feet, lift spine, engage core.
Strength, grounding, and expansion
Caution for shoulder, knee, or hip concerns.
Stretches hips and side body. Strengthens legs.
Stimulates internal organs, increases lateral spinal mobility.
Focus on foot grounding and joint stacking. Encourage steady breath.
Bend front knee. Lower forearm to thigh or hand to floor. Extend top arm overhead.
Use blocks under hands or reduce stance width for support.
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