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.