Uttita Parsvakonasana- The Extended Side Angle Pose
Benefits:
- Strengthens the thighs, hips, knees, and ankles.
- Massages the abdominal organs.
- Increases endurance and stamina
- Stretches your groin, back, spine, waist, lungs (intercostals) and shoulders.
Description of Pose (Anatomical Terms)
- Begin in Anatomical Position.
- Right leg abduct from hip. (Agonist-Illopsoas. Antagonist-Gluteus Medius)
- Right knee flexion. (Agonist-Rectus Femoris. Antagonist-Biceps Femoris)
- Right Ankle Abduct
- Spine Lateral flexion to the right
- External rotation of right hip. (Gluteus Maximus)
- Internal rotation of left hip. (Gluteus Medius)
- Left ankle supinate
- Scapula Retraction. (Trapezius)
- Right arm external rotation
- Right wrist hyper extension
- Left arm extension of humerus and forearm
- Pronate left palms.