Straddle Side Bend Twist III

Sanskrit Name:	Upavishta Konasana
Similar Pose Names:	Seated wide leg side bend,Wide angle seated side bend,Wide seated side bend,Seated wide leg twist,Wide angle seated twist,Wide seated twist
Category:	Seated & Floor
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Membership Category:	Yoga Lesson Planner
Sub Category:	Seated & Floor
Types:	Side Bend, Stretch, Hip Opener, Seated & Floor, Seated
Anatomy:	Arms & Shoulders, Core, Hamstrings, Hips, Psoas, Wrists & Arms
Chakras:	Base, Sacral Centre
Therapy:	Leg Congestion, Poor Posture, Varicose Veins
Drishti:	Tip Of Nose
Dosha:	Pitta, Kapha

Sit with legs extended. Spread legs wide. Toes and knees point up. Straighten legs. Support yourself with bottom arm. Bend elbow to let ribcage sink down. Reach ribs away from pelvis. Reach top arm over head. Grab foot. Press leg down. Pull up with arm (while continuing to press leg down).

Stretches legs. Strengthens spine.

Reach top arm over head.

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