Extended Side Angle - Utthita Parsvakonasana (उत्थित पार्श्वकोणासन)

Category: Asana - Standing / Lateral Stretch

Sanskrit Breakdown:
Utthita = extended
Parsva = side
Kona = angle

Description

A powerful standing pose where the front knee bends deeply while the opposite arm reaches overhead in a long diagonal line. Opens hips, ribs, chest, and side body.

Anatomical Focus

• Strengthens: legs, glutes, core
• Stretches: side body, hips, hamstrings
• Integrates: full-body engagement

Energetic Aspects

• Opens Manipura (personal power)
• Encourages grounding + expansion

Variations

• Forearm to thigh
• Hand to floor
• Bind variation