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Wide-Angle Seated Forward Bend
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Upavistha Konasana
oo-pah-VEESH-tah cone-AHS-uh-nuh
Upavistha = Seated, Kona = Angle, Asana = Pose
Upavistha Konasana
Intermediate
Root, Sacral
Hip Opener
Overview
This seated fold stretches the inner legs and supports deep inward focus.
Square hips, support knees, relax jaw and breathe into hips.
Receptivity, surrender, and flow
Improves flexibility and inner thigh openness.
Stimulates kidneys, bladder, and reproductive organs.
Cue pelvic grounding, breath awareness, and gradual depth.
Extend legs wide. Sit tall. Hinge forward from hips. Let spine lengthen as you breathe.
Use props under hips or blocks for support; reduce range of motion as needed.
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