Extended Bound Angle Pose

Extended Bound Angle Pose is an extension of Bound Angle Pose that helps stretch the spine and neck muscles. Like Bound angle pose, if you do not have the flexibility to rest your forehead on the floor rest it on a block or folded blanks to prevent neck strain.

English Name: Extended Bound Angle Pose

Sanskrit Name: Utthita Buddha Konasana

Difficulty Level: 2

Start Position: Bound Angle Pose

Instructions:

Step 1.

Inhale. Exhale and fold forward, while keeping your feet as close to your body as possible, until your forehead rests on the floor.

Step 2.

Hold the pose for several breathes or as long as it feels comfortable.

Step 3.

Return to Bound Angle Pose or Staff Pose. Repeat if desired.

Physical Benefits:

• Tones abdominal muscles
• Lengthens the spine
• Improves circulation
• Opens up the chest
• Improves leg and spine flexibility
• Strengthens legs, arms, and torso
• Improves digestions

Mental Benefits

• Reduces stress
• Improves focus
• Relieves mild anxiety & depression

Contraindications:

• Leg, knee, foot, or ankle injury
• Spinal injury
• Headache
• Migraine
• Injured or sore coccyx (tail bone)