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The Extended Angle Pose

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Extended Triangle Pose (Utthita Trikonasana)
About
The Extended Side Angle Pose is closely related to the Triangle Pose and the Warrior I and II poses.
How To
Begin in the Mountain pose. On an exhalation, step your right foot back about three to four feet positioning it parallel to the back edge of your mat.
Angle your right foot in slightly about fifteen to degrees, and line up the heel of your right foot with the heel of your left foot. With straight legs, firm your thighs without locking into your knees, and root the mound of your right big toe into your mat to activate and lift the arch of your front foot.
With an inhalation, extend your arms to shoulder height alongside your body, parallel to the floor. Reach out actively through the fingertips

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