Upavistha Konasana: Going Deeper

This course deepens your forward bend practice through Upavistha Konasana and its variations, enhancing flexibility, spinal alignment, and energy flow.

Classes Available

Advanced

Parivrtta Upavista Konasana & Parivrtta Janu Sirsasana – Weekly Advanced Class 132

55 Min

Focus

This class works towards the twisting forward bends parivrtta janu sirsasana and parivrtta upavista konasana. In addition to being great back releasing poses, these asanas can also target your hamstrings, latissimus and shoulders. When practicing these poses it can be...

Key Poses

Parivrtta upavista konasana, parivrtta janu sirsasana.

Equipment

Mat, chair, 2 blankets, belt.
Advanced

Upavista Konasana & Variations – Weekly Advanced Class 222

40 Min

Focus

This class features upavistha konasana and its variations parsva upavistha konasana and parivrtta upavistha konasana. Adaptations of trikonasana and parighasana are also included to help introduce and isolate key actions involved in each pose. Practiced together, this set of asanas...

Key Poses

Upavistha konasana, parsva upavistha konasana, parivrtta upavista konasana.

Equipment

Mat, 2 blankets, 2 blocks, belt.
Advanced

Parighasana & Parivrtta Upavista Konasana – Weekly Advanced Class 238

50 Min

Focus

Parivrtta upavistha konasana and parighasana feature prominently in this class. These poses can help to improve mobility around the latissimus dorsi and quadratus lumborum regions. This can result in a wider range of advanced forward bends becoming more accessible. In...

Key Poses

Parighasana, parivrtta parsvakonasana.

Equipment

Mat, chair, blanket, 2 blocks, belt.
Advanced

Upavista Konasana – Weekly Advanced Class 265

45 Min

Focus

Upavista Konasana (wide angled seated forward bend). This class features a forward bend sequence that builds towards upavista konasana and the related asanas parsva upavista konasana and parivrtta upavista konasana. In addition to challenging your hamstrings and groins some of...

Key Poses

Upavista konasana, parsva upavista konasana, paivrtta upavista konasana

Equipment

Mat, blanket, 2 blocks, belt.
Advanced

Upavistha Konasana – Weekly Advanced Class 358

35 Min

Focus

Explore the depths of Upavistha Konasana in this focused class designed to enhance hamstring and adductor (groin) mobility. The session centers on Upavistha Konasana (Wide-Angled Seated Forward Bend) and its variation, Parsva Upavistha Konasana, guiding you through a methodical sequence...

Key Poses

Upavistha konasana, parsva upavistha konasana.

Equipment

Mat, chair, 2 blankets, 2 blocks, 2 blocks.

Course Overview

Description

This 5-part course offers a deep dive into Upavistha Konasana (Wide-Angled Seated Forward Bend) and its variations, including Parivrtta Upavistha Konasana (Revolved Wide-Angled Seated Forward Bend), providing a pathway to elevate your forward bend practice. Tailored for experienced students, the course enhances hamstring and adductor flexibility while incorporating targeted twists to release the back and correct spinal imbalances. Each class methodically prepares the body through complementary poses like Trikonasana, Prasarita Padottanasana, and Parighasana, isolating key actions to refine alignment and deepen mobility in the hips, legs, and spine. By engaging often hard-to-reach muscle groups like the latissimus dorsi and quadratus lumborum, this course not only offers immediate physical benefits but also lays the groundwork for long-term progress in forward bends. Whether you’re looking to break through plateaus or refine your existing practice, this course will help take your forward bends to the next level, boosting both flexibility and energy flow throughout the body.

Who is this course for?

  • Experienced yoga practitioners looking to deepen their forward bend practice.
  • Those aiming to enhance hamstring and adductor flexibility.
  • Students seeking to improve spinal alignment and relieve back tension through twists.
  • Practitioners wanting to explore advanced variations of seated forward bends.

How will this course help?

  • Increase hamstring and adductor mobility for more accessible and deeper forward bends.
  • Improve spinal alignment and release tension in the back through targeted twists.
  • Isolate and strengthen key muscle groups like the latissimus dorsi and quadratus lumborum for enhanced posture.
  • Gain a methodical approach to progressing in forward bends, resulting in both immediate benefits and long-term improvements.

What do I get from this course?

  • Detailed guidance through Upavistha Konasana and its variations to deepen your forward bend practice.
  • Step-by-step sequences featuring preparatory poses to isolate key actions and open the body safely.
  • Techniques to enhance flexibility in the hamstrings, adductors, and hips while improving spinal alignment.
  • Access to advanced twisting and forward bend variations for a more balanced and energized yoga practice.

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