Side Angle Pose

How to do it

1. EnterFrom Warrior Two, rest your forearm on the thigh of your bent leg, or your palm on the floor behind your front foot. Extend your top arm diagonally over your ear.
2. HoldCreate one line from the outer edge of your back foot to the fingertips of your top hand. Open your chest upward, and don't sink into your lower arm.
3. ExitInhale, press through your front leg and lift your torso.

Benefits

A powerful stretch along the side of the body; strengthens the legs.

Where it appears

• Hip Opening 20 min · Intermediate
• Classic Full Practice 50 min · Intermediate
• Energy Boost 15 min · Intermediate
• Advanced Intensive 35 min · Advanced
• Warm-up: Warrior's Path Warrior strength across three body levels: the warrior is one step, not the whole round

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