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Utthita Parshvakonasana (Extended Angle Pose)

Parshva means side or flank. Kona stands for angle. Thus this is the extended lateral extended angle pose.
Technique

Stand in Tadasana. Inhale deeply and with a jump, spread the legs apart sideways 4 to 4.5 feet. Raise arms sideways in line with the shoulder, palms facing down. This is the same initial pose as the Utthita […]