Iyengar Yoga - utthita parsvakonasana explain by aym yoga school in rishikesh its method and benefits of utthita parsvakonasana.
Hindi Name - Utthita Parsvakonasana ( English - Side Angle Pose):
Utthita means 'stretched' also 'standing' and Parsva means 'side', and Kona means 'angle'. Together Utthita Parsvakonasana means 'body extended on the side having angle in side of body'. Practicing this pose extends the top portion of your body through your uplifted arm, and from your back part of the body. You can start this pose by getting into Virbhadrasana II first. Before you move your torso down into Utthita Parsvakonasana, you must carry out the movements of Virbhadrasana II clearly. Utthita Parsvakonasana is nothing but a blend of Trikonasana and Virbhadrasana II. See to it that your fore knee remains at its place over your front foot as against the tendency of allowing it to come to the inner side of your front foot. You should remain conscious not to let this happen.
Leg & Feet Movements
- Your feet should be distanced apart considerably for this pose as compared to Trikonasana.
- The 2nd toe of your front foot should be at the side and at 90°.
- Your foot alignment should be such that a line drawn from the heel of your front foot should cross the arch of your rear foot at the center.
- Straighten and widen the soles of your feet and spread out all your toes wide open and stretch them as much as possible, without gripping the floor with them.