This pose is part of a general overall strengthening sequence from Forever Young designed to increase overall strength and flexibility.
Extended Side Angle Pose
- Stand in Mountain Pose.
- Position your feet about 4 feet apart.
- Turn your left foot and leg out 90 degrees and your right foot in slightly.
- Align your left heel with the arch of your right foot.
- Anchor your right heel down and draw your right inner thigh in toward your pelvis.
- Bend your left leg until it is parallel to the floor with your knee in line with the ankle.
- Firm your shoulder blades and extend your torso to the left, reaching your left fingertips to the outside of your left foot and extending your right arm over your ear.
