Yoga Pose Library · 6 of 80 · Source #6
Extended Side Angle
Utthita Parsvakonasana, forearm-on-thigh
Description
From a wide stance with the front knee bent, rest the forearm lightly on the front thigh and reach the other arm overhead without collapsing the chest.
Easier option
Use a wall or chair for the upper hand; keep the bend shallow.
Breathing cue
Keep the breath unforced and shorten the reach as needed.