Extended Side Angle vs Reverse Warrior
Both start from Warrior II. In Extended Side Angle you lean forward over the bent front knee with the top arm reaching past the ear; in Reverse Warrior you lean back toward the back leg with the front arm reaching up.
Extended Side Angle Utthita Parsvakonasana intermediate · standing
Reverse Warrior Viparita Virabhadrasana intermediate · standing How to tell them apart
| Extended Side Angle | Reverse Warrior | |
|---|---|---|
| Lean | Forward, over the front thigh | Back, toward the back leg |
| Bottom hand | On the floor or a block, or the forearm on the thigh | Resting lightly on the back leg |
| Top arm | Over the ear toward the front of the mat | Up and back over the head |
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Step-by-step guides: Extended Side Angle · Reverse Warrior