Wide Leg Split
Sanskrit Name: | Upavishta Konasana |
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Similar Pose Names: | Straddle Split,Wide angle seated forward bend,Wide angle seated fold |
Category: | Standing |
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Sub Category: | Standing |
Types: | Arm Balance, Balance, Chest Opener, Hip Opener, Standing, Strengthen |
Anatomy: | Arms & Shoulders, Core, Hamstrings, Hips, Lower Back, Psoas, Wrists & Arms |
Chakras: | Base, Sacral Centre |
Therapy: | Confidence Building, Leg Congestion, Poor Posture, Varicose Veins |
Drishti: | Tip Of Nose |
Dosha: | Pitta |
From a Seated Wide Leg Fold, place hands on floor below shoulders. Walk feet away from each other as far as you can. This is like Plank Pose (kumbhakasana) but with wide legs. Keep soles of feet planted firmly on mat.
Stretches legs. Strengthens spine.
Place check on floor and thread arms under legs.
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The Wide Leg Split pose (aka Upavishta Konasana, Straddle Split and Wide-angle seated forward bend) is generally recognised as an “advanced pose” because it requires deep flexibility and strength.
Here are some preparation poses you can practise helping you go further into the Wide Leg Split…
And when you’re ready, here are some advanced Split poses…