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Extended Side Angle
Utthita Parsvakonasana
“Extended Side Angle Pose” · Pronounced oo-TEE-tah parsh-vah-cone-AH-sah-nah
Extended Side Angle (Utthita Parsvakonasana) is a beginner standing pose. A single sweeping line from the back heel out through the top hand.
Utthita Parsvakonasana breaks down as utthita (extended), parsva (side), kona (angle) and asana (pose) — the extended side-angle pose, one long diagonal from the back heel to the top fingertips.
What it gives you
- Stretches the whole side body
- Strengthens the legs
- Opens the chest and hips
Sizes & pricing
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How to do Extended Side Angle
A beginner standing pose, step by step.
- 1From a wide stance, turn the right foot out 90° and the left foot in slightly.
- 2Bend the right knee over the ankle toward 90°.
- 3Rest the right forearm on the right thigh, or take the right hand to a block or the floor outside the foot.
- 4Sweep the left arm up and over the ear, reaching toward the front of the room.
- 5Create one straight line from the back heel through the top hand, chest rolling open.
Alignment tips
- →Keep the front knee tracking over the middle toes.
- →Press the outer back foot down and reach the top arm long to keep the side body open.
Common questions about Extended Side Angle
What does Utthita Parsvakonasana mean?
Utthita Parsvakonasana breaks down as utthita (extended), parsva (side), kona (angle) and asana (pose) — the extended side-angle pose, one long diagonal from the back heel to the top fingertips.
Should my hand reach the floor in Extended Side Angle?
No — resting the forearm on the thigh or a hand on a block keeps the chest open better than forcing the hand down and collapsing the torso.
What does Extended Side Angle stretch?
It opens the side body, chest, groin and hips while strengthening the legs, ankles and core.
What sizes does the Extended Side Angle print come in?
Three sizes: 8×12" (£19.99), 16×24" (£25.99) and 24×36" (£39.99). Every print ships unframed. Free UK shipping over £60.
