BADDHA UTTHITA PARSVAKONASANA

Description

BADDHA UTTHITA PARSVAKONASANA Asana group: standing poses Translation of the name from Sanskrit: • baddha — bound; • utthita — extended; • parshva — side; • kona — angle. 1. Setup Starting position: Utthita Parsvakonasana to the right. Lower the right palm to the mat inside the right foot, then take the right hand under the right thigh and, reaching behind, catch the left hand behind the back. Turn the chest up, open the shoulders. Keep the front knee above the ankle. Breathe evenly. Then release and change the side. 2. Simplified and advanced variations Simplified variations: • use a strap between the hands; • keep the lower hand on a block without binding. Advanced variations: • bind the hands fully and turn the chest up. 3. Injury prevention Keep the front knee over the ankle. Do not collapse into the lower shoulder. Use a strap if the shoulders are tight. Keep the back heel grounded.