How To Do Utthita Parsvakonasana / Extended Side Angle Pose A & B

In this tutorial we're discussing how to do UTTHITA PARSVAKONASANA / EXTENDED SIDE ANGLE POSE A & B, as practiced in Ashtanga's Fundamental Sequence. We explain the traditional vinyasa cues and Sanskrit count, cue the correct actions and alignment for injury prevention, and talk about some common mistakes. We also talk about different kinds of challenges in trying to do the vinyasa.
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[@ginaclements]

Really great instruction and I appreciate the chat about the breath and the different things you get out of wherever you are at in this asana.

[@locomotioncr]

i would love to hear about the benefits of poses!...loved the way you guys explaing the progression! for people not so flexible!

[@RoscoeP-mk7ki]

Great tutorial, thank you. Sorry to hear Jelena has lower back issues. Please would you consider making a tutorial on how to modify the primary series for someone with si joint issues.

[@carinesinclair3789]

Thank you for the explanation of respecting the vinyasa even if its uncomfortable.

[@raphaelavalenteyoga]

these asana videos are great!! I've been learning a lot so far!

[@attnmary]

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[@lornadoell]

Thanks for such a great explanation of the pose and the other expressions of yoga around the pose. Hope your back feels better soon.

[@chriscrowhurst]

I have been following your instagram posts for years, but this video is so much more valuable. I also love your easy going style. keep it up and record all the primary series poses, please.

[@nachikethuddar3446]

I love following your work. Thanks a lot 🙏🙏

[@annemariedunn3584]

Thank you for explain the reasoning and intention behind getting into this pose. It has made me more aware and look forward to applying it in my next practice.

[@germainedegraaf7925]

Thank you for helping me with my ashtanga practices!

[@williesgrabngo1]

Thank you so much!

[@nyopa2044]

Thank you for the explanation. Love from Indonesia ❤😊

[@pulkitarora5866]

you both are so much precious for us.
it's not easy for every one to get that knowledge so worthly.
may god bless, you to full fill your dreams.
and please dont stop making videos😊🙏🙏

[@user-dj7hl9ss4c]

Thank you very much. It was very interesting👍

[@cyanemassue2540]

Thank you so much for this clear and super educative video. And it's so much fun to watch you two. Very good vibes received. Much gratitude. Could hear you 2 talk for hours😊

[@hotmarry4584]

You are the best i jusy love to watch these vidios ❤

[@ayseyildiz5799]

I find your tutorials extremely helpful. Thanks a lot. May I ask you if you could make a video on the standing forward extension pose, please🙏?

[@saysmol6282]

love this, thank you!

[@elizabethwarick3042]

Thanks for this tutorial. I actually really like this posture, the side stretch feels so good. B is a work in progress of course. I really like what you said about meeting the discomfort. This can apply to so many things in life.

[@darynasvirchevska3874]

thank you thank you, great work

[@videoFara]

Thanks for sharing

[@user-ft8qt9ur5h]

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[@laurenlauren9674]

Great timing struggling with this pose! I appreciate the valuable insight and looking forward to not dreading this pose anymore!

[@laraclementucci6507]

Thank you for sharing your precious knowledge. Your feet are on a beautiful yoga mat…..brand? 🙏❤️

[@sgrushko]

David, I like your long sleeve shorts a lot! Who did you buy them from?

[@elhamnakhostin2827]

Great as always is it right to use yoga block in this pose

[@marianobachino6503]

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[@jujujuleha2652]

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[@ArlinDixon]

Would love to see an "ashtanga approved" modification of janu sirsasana c :)

[@anyabodykova4207]

Is Utthita Parshvakonasana B in your video is rather Parivrtta Parsvakonasana? Still trying to figure out the difference between Parsvakonasana, Utthita Parshvakonasana and Parivrtta Parsvakonasana...

[@jacquivanzyl9027]

I realise I put my arm straight up in B not over the ear