Christina V. Mills
May 21, 2020
Updated: May 23, 2022
Increase mobility in the hips and shoulders with this wide legged forward fold.
Sanskrit Name: Upavisthta Konasana
English Translation: Seated Angle Posture
Drishti: Nose
Upavishta - Seated
Kona - Angle
Asana - Posture
A Version
Begin with the legs wide and hold the sides of the feet.
On an exhale, fold for 5 breaths.
Inhale and look up. Keep holding the feet as you exhale.
On an inhale, sit up and lift the legs keeping the knees straight. Hold the sides of the feet with the hands. Look up for 5 breaths.
B Version
Begin laying on the back. Lift the legs overhead and hold the big toes with the first two fingers of each hand. Stretch the legs wide for 5 breaths.
On an inhale, maintain hold of the toes and use core strength to roll all the way up using and down into a seat with the chest with the chest near the floor.
Inhale and look up. Keep holding the feet as you exhale.
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