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Seated Wide-Legged Forward Fold
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Upavistha Konasana
oo-pah-VEESH-tah cone-AHS-uh-nuh
Upavistha = Seated, Kona = Angle, Asana = Pose
Upavistha Konasana
Intermediate
Sacral
Seated Forward Fold
Overview
This forward fold stretches the inner legs and cultivates calm introspection and breath awareness.
Hinge at hips, keep spine long and shoulders relaxed.
Opening, release, and intuitive flow
Lengthens hamstrings, stretches spine, and calms the mind.
Stimulates abdominal organs, calms the mind, and stretches inner legs.
Lead from hips, not spine; keep feet flexed and spine long.
Sit tall. Extend legs wide. Hinge forward from hips, keeping spine long and feet flexed.
Use bolster under hips or bend knees slightly for ease.
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