Utthita Parsvakonasana

English Name: Extended Side Angle Pose

The Sanskrit translation of this: "Utthita" literally means extended, "parsva" means side, and "kona" means angle.* The meaning of this pose is to stretch your upper body (back to heel) by raising your arm and lengthening it.


Awareness: (How you feel)
When I do this pose, it calms my mind of stress and anxiety. My mind is clear & not worrying about the pose too much, and I'm letting my entire body to stretch. I feel more focused after I do this pose as well.


*Yoga.com ("Utthita Parsvakonasana") http://www.yoga.com/ydc/enlighten/enlighten_document.asp?ID=353&section=9&cat=0