{"id":692,"date":"2023-04-01T05:32:57","date_gmt":"2023-04-01T05:32:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hrishikeshyoga.com\/blog\/?p=692"},"modified":"2024-08-23T16:04:20","modified_gmt":"2024-08-23T16:04:20","slug":"utthita-parsvakonasna-extended-side-angle-pose","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hrishikeshyoga.com\/blog\/utthita-parsvakonasna-extended-side-angle-pose\/","title":{"rendered":"Utthita Parsvakonasna (Extended Side Angle Pose)"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Utthita Parsvakonasna is derived from Sanskrit words \u2018Utthita Parsvakon\u2019 means \u2018Extended side angle\u2019 and \u2018asana\u2019 means \u2018pose\u2019. It is a stretching asana and a part of modern yoga. It is a standing and side stretching asana. This is one of the asanas, which anyone can do. It is done, by stretching the side body. It is a beginner level pose, which can be started under the aegis of a learned coach. It is a very popular pose for people with sedentary lifestyle.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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\u2981 Stand with your feet at a distance of 1-2 feet.
\u2981 Turn your right foot out, so that your toes are pointing outwards and turn your left toes in, at a 45-degree angle.
\u2981 Breathe out and bend your right knee, with the thigh parallel to the floor, and the knee above the ankle.
\u2981 Inhale deeply and contract your lower abdomen.
\u2981 On exhalation, extend the body over the right leg, and bring your right arm downwards, with support from your elbow on your right thigh, or by placing your hand on the floor towards the inside or the outside of the right foot.
\u2981 Take the left arm over your head, from the side of the left ear.
\u2981 Turn your palm a bit, so that you are bringing the little finger side of your hand to face the floor.
\u2981 Rotate the ribcage and elongate the spine alongside, towards the ceiling.
\u2981 If your neck allows it, you can look up from underneath the left armpit towards the ceiling.
\u2981 Hold this pose anywhere for some time.
\u2981 To come out of this pose, ground the feet, and on an inhalation strongly extend through the left arm, and come back up to straight.<\/p>

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\u2981 This is one of the best asanas, which affect the oblique muscles. They get a deep stretch due to the practice of this asana.
\u2981 It also impacts the lower body. You will find it stimulating around the knees, calves, ankles, thighs and glutes as well.
\u2981 This is one of the best asanas, which can improve the body\u2019s balance and co-ordination.
\u2981 It also benefits people with respiratory problems, by opening up the chest. Patients suffering from Asthma and COPD also benefit from the same.
\u2981 It enhances the body\u2019s circulation and cognitive functioning.
\u2981 You can also get relief from certain diseases like Parkinson\u2019s and Alzheimer\u2019s.
\u2981 It is a great addition to your home workouts, once you learn it in a proper manner.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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\u2981 Anyone having any injury in the arms, back, neck, hips, or legs, must avoid this asana.
\u2981 If you suffer from chronic headache and migraine, you should avoid this pose.
\u2981 If you have Vertigo, you must avoid this pose.
\u2981 All those who have high or low blood pressure, must avoid this pose.
\u2981 All those who suffer from Cervical Spondylitis, must avoid this pose.<\/p>

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