Seated Wide Angle Pose Sequence
Description
The seated wide angle pose sequence, also known as Upavistha Konasana, sits with the legs spread wide. Folding forward and side to side stretches the hamstrings, adductors, and lower back.
Muscle Group
Equipment Required
Seated Wide Angle Pose Sequence Instructions
- Sit on the floor with the legs extended wide to the sides.
- Flex the feet and engage the quads.
- Place the hands on the floor in front of you.
- Inhale to lengthen the spine.
- Exhale and fold forward from the hips.
- Walk the hands forward as far as is comfortable.
- After the forward fold, reach to one side and then the other.
- Hold each position for the desired duration.
Seated Wide Angle Pose Sequence Form & Visual
Seated Wide Angle Pose Sequence Benefits
- Stretches the hamstrings and adductors.
- Opens the hips and lower back.
- Calms the mind in classical yoga practice.
- No equipment needed.
- Improves seated forward fold mobility.
- Excellent recovery posture.
Seated Wide Angle Pose Sequence Muscles Worked
- Hamstrings
- Adductors
- Erector spinae
- Gluteus maximus
Seated Wide Angle Pose Sequence Variations & Alternatives
- Seated Forward Fold
- Wide Leg Forward Fold
- Janu Sirsasana
- Pigeon Pose
