Seated Wide Angle Pose

Upavishta Konasana · उपविष्ट कोणासन

Seated Wide Angle Pose

Upavishta Konasana · उपविष्ट कोणासन

Seated

Level

Intermediate

Body

Seated

How to practice

Open your legs to a comfortable width and lift through your spine. Sit on the floor and bend your knees slightly. Keep your hands behind you if that helps you stay tall.

Benefits

Stretches the inner thighs and hamstrings while practicing a forward hinge from a wide seated base.

Who should avoid or modify

Choose a modest leg width, elevate the hips, and soften the knees. Do not force the chest to the floor or push through pulling pain near the sitting bones.

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Seated Wide Angle Pose

Upavishta Konasana · उपविष्ट कोणासन

Seated Wide Angle Pose

Upavishta Konasana · उपविष्ट कोणासन

Seated

Level

Intermediate

Body

Seated

How to practice

Open your legs to a comfortable width and lift through your spine. Sit on the floor and bend your knees slightly. Keep your hands behind you if that helps you stay tall.

Benefits

Stretches the inner thighs and hamstrings while practicing a forward hinge from a wide seated base.

Who should avoid or modify

Choose a modest leg width, elevate the hips, and soften the knees. Do not force the chest to the floor or push through pulling pain near the sitting bones.