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fromYoga Journal
2 days ago

Your Psoas is the Most Important Muscle in Extended Side-Angle Pose. Here's How to Locate It.

Extended Side-Angle Pose emphasizes alignment and stability, providing a foundation for exploring deeper aspects of the pose.
fromYoga Journal
5 months ago

How to Practice Extended Side Angle Pose

I will never forget my striking initial reactions to Utthita Parsvakonasana (Extended Side Angle Pose or Lateral Angle Pose), one of the most beautiful and strongest of the standing poses, developed by B.K.S. lyengar. The first time I tried the pose I could not believe the difficulty it presented. Holding the right angle of the front leg exactly at 90 degrees without bending the back leg, and keeping the front knee exactly over the foot, seemed impossible, and I was exhausted by the attempt.
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