Angle Lateral Etendu
Utthita Parsvakonasana
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Une posture puissante qui ouvre le côte du corps et developpe l'endurance.
Comment faire Angle Lateral Etendu
- Depuis le Guerrier II, posez l'avant-bras avant sur la cuisse avant
- Ou placez la main au sol a l'exterieur du pied avant
- Etendez le bras superieur par-dessus votre oreille
- Creez une longue ligne du talon arriere au bout des doigts
- Gardez le regard vers le plafond
Benefits
- Stretches the groin, spine, waist, chest, and shoulders
- Strengthens the thighs, knees, and ankles
- Builds stamina and endurance
- Stimulates the abdominal organs
- Improves digestion and elimination
Muscles Engaged
Modifications
- Rest the forearm on the thigh instead of reaching to the floor for a less intense variation
- Place a block under the bottom hand to maintain an open chest
- Shorten the stance if the groin stretch is too intense
Cautions
- Avoid with high blood pressure; keep the top arm on the hip instead of overhead
- Use caution with neck injuries; keep the gaze forward or downward
- Those with knee problems should not bend the front knee past 90 degrees