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Utthita Parsav Konasana

Asana Type

Standing

Target Body Part

Legs, hips, hamstrings, chest-opener

Difficulty Level

Beginner

YCB Level

L3 - Yoga teacher & Evaluator

Utthita Parsvakonasana (Extended Side Angle Pose)

Utthita Parsvakonasana aka Utthita Parshva Konasana / Extended Side Angle Pose, is an asana in modern yoga as exercise. It is first described in 20th century texts.

The pose is entered from Tadasana; the legs are spread wide apart, the feet are turned out as for Trikonasana and the arms are stretched out sideways. One knee is bent to a right angle and the hand on that side is placed on the floor just behind the foot. The upper arm is then stretched in line with the body straight out, above the ear.

How To Do Utthita Parsvakonasana

Step 1 :

Start in Tadasana (Mountain Pose). step your feet 3–4 feet apart. Rest your hands on your hips. Turn your right foot out so that your toes face the front of your mat; turn your left foot slightly in. Align your right heel with your left heel.

Step 2 :

Engage your quadriceps muscles by lifting your kneecaps toward your thighs. Bend your right knee to bring your right shin and thigh to a 90-degree angle with your right kneecap in line with your right ankle.

Step 3 :

On an inhalation, extend your arms out to your sides. Then, reach them up overhead and lengthen through your sides. Allow your pelvis to shift: Rotate your left hip slightly forward, and shift your right hip back as you begin to fold to the right. Keep your torso and spine long as you side bend.

Step 4 :

Place your right hand to the outside of your right foot. Sweep and extend your left arm over your left ear, maintaining a straight line from your left foot . Your palm should be facing down. create space between your left shoulder and left ear.

Step 5 :
Press through your outer left foot. Keep your head neutral, or turn it to gaze at your left thumb. Hold here for 5–10 breaths. Repeat on the other side.

Benefits of Utthita Parsvakonasana

  • Strengthens the legs
  • Flexing of joints
  • Great opening of the chest and the shoulders
  • Overall body muscle strength
  • Reduces backache
  • Flexing the spine
  • Abdominal muscles soothes improving digestion
  • Therapeutic for Sciatica
  • Reduces Menstrual discomfort
  • Helps Athletes tone their calves and hamstrings

Cautions of Utthita Parsvakonasana

  • Avoid this pose if you have an injury to your hips, knees, neck, or shoulders. It should not be done when you have a headache, high blood pressure, or low blood pressure.

Note: All the asanas and pranayama should be performed under the guidance of your certified yoga teacher.

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