Upavistha Konasana

Wide-Angle Seated Forward Bend

Wide-Angle Seated Forward Bend folds from the hips between comfortably separated legs.

Type: Forward Fold
Focus: Forward Fold
Intermediate ยท 5/10

Practise away from the screen with the Yoga Cards deck.

Explore the deck

How to do this pose

  1. Sit high on a folded blanket and open the legs only as far as comfortable.
  2. Keep knees facing upward and hinge forward with hands supported ahead.
  3. Return upright before bringing the legs together with hand support.

Before you begin

Avoid sharp groin pain, hamstring pain or nerve symptoms.

What you should feel

An even, moderate stretch along the inner legs.

Benefits

Explores inner-thigh and hamstring mobility.

Common mistakes

Spreading too wide or rounding down to reach the floor.

Modifications

Keep knees bent and place a bolster in front of the torso.

Prep Poses

Bound Angle; gentle Seated Forward Fold

Follow-Up Poses

Easy Seated; constructive rest

Related Content

Keep knees bent and place a bolster in front of the torso.