UT
Utthita Parsvakonasana with Block
उत्थित पार्श्वकोणासन ब्लॉक
Beginnerstanding
Target Muscles
obliquesquadricepsshoulders
Benefits (3)
- + Makes side angle accessible
- + Maintains chest opening
- + Iyengar method
Avoid If (2)
- - Knee injuries
- - Shoulder injuries
About
Extended Side Angle with block — makes the pose accessible without compromising alignment.
Step-by-Step Instructions
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1. Come into Warrior II.
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2. Place block outside front foot.
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3. Lower hand on block.
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4. Top arm toward ceiling or straight alongside ear.
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5. Hip open.
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6. Chest rotated up.
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7. Hold 5-8 breaths.
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8. Come up.
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9. Other side.
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10. Tadasana.