What is a modification for extended side angle?

Place your front hand on a block outside of your front foot, or place your front forearm on your thigh (ardha parsvakonasana). Press your forearm into your thigh as if you were pushing it away from you to avoid collapsing in the shoulder joint.

What are the benefits of Utthita Parsvakonasana or extended Side Angle Pose?

One of the benefits of regular practice of Utthita Parsvakonasana or Extended Side Angle Pose is that it helps in strengthening the hip, knee, ankle, and shoulder is done with. Utthita Parsvakonasana creates traction in spine which helps in nourishing vertebral discs. It strengthens the abdominal orders thereby increasing the stamina of the body.

Which is the best definition of Utthita Parsvakonasana?

Posted By : Yogi Mahesh Chetan. Utthita means ‘stretched’ also ‘standing’ and Parsva means ‘side’, and Kona means ‘angle’. Together Utthita Parsvakonasana means ‘body extended on the side having angle in side of body’. Practicing this pose extends the top portion of your body through your uplifted arm, and from your back part of the body.

Can you do Utthita Parsvakonasana with a headache?

Utthita Parsvakonasana or Extended Side Angle Pose should not be practiced by people with headache. If you have severe neck problems like cervical etc. do not turn your head, instead look straight and keep your neck long. While performing Utthita Parsvakonasana or Extended Side Angle Pose it is very important to do it in proper alignment.

Can a Parsvakonasana be done on both sides?

Though Parsvakoansana is considered as a side stretch pose, it stretches upper part of the body strongly on both sides, and can be done easily by elongating your chest equally on both sides. Try to stretch and elongate your bottom part of chest as much as you stretch its upper part.