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The Science Behind The Utthita Parsvakonasana
Health Yoga

Yog Deep With Gayathri Ramesh – Uthita Parsvakonasana – Episode 7

Utthita Parsvakonasana or Extended Side Angle Pose is an asana in modern yoga. It involves using many essential muscle groups: legs, ankles, groin, chest, lungs, shoulders, spine, and the abdomen.

By Kautilya / April 7, 2019

Utthita – Extended, Parsva – Side, Kona – Angle, Asana – Posture;

This asana helps to stretch those parts of the body that do not usually get extended. It is a beginner’s pose that helps you get accustomed to the stretching and contouring of the body that yoga entails

The benefits of the Uthita Parsvakonasana

  • It not only stretches but also strengthens the knees, ankles, and the legs.
  • The groins, chest, spine, waist, lungs, and shoulders get a good stretch.
  • The abdominal organs are stimulated.
  • Stamina is increased.
  • This asana also gives therapeutic relief from constipation, infertility, lower backaches, osteoporosis, sciatica, and menstrual discomfort.

Image Courtesy:Destiny’s Child

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