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Bound Side Angle

Baddha Parsvakonasana

Standing Advanced

Bound Side Angle (Baddha Parsvakonasana) is an advanced standing pose. Strong bind, chest/shoulder opening.

Sage line drawing of Bound Side Angle

How to cue it

  1. From Side Angle, wrap lower arm under thigh and bind behind back
  2. Revolve chest open
  3. Keep knee stacked over ankle

At a glance

Drishti
UpWhere the eyes rest.
Family
Standing
Level
Advanced
Chakra
Sacral (Svadhisthana)

Take care

Shoulder mobility; knees.

Counter poses

What to offer after Bound Side Angle to let the body settle.

Build your class with Bound Side Angle in Cue

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