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Konasana – The Angle Pose: A Simple Guide to Techniques and Benefits

Konasana, also called the Angle Pose, is a gentle standing yoga posture that stretches the sides of your body, improves flexibility and strengthens your spine. Practising Konasana regularly can enhance both your posture and internal balance. Often practised in two styles - Konasana I and Konasana II - this pose combines side bends with focused breathing to support your physical and mental health.


Whether you're looking to reduce tension, manage your weight, or simply boost energy, Konasana offers an accessible way to do so with just a few minutes of daily practice. The Angle Pose is easy to integrate into your morning or evening wellness routine.


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✅ Getting Started: Basic Position

Stand with your feet about 20 to 24 inches apart. Keep your back straight, chest open, neck aligned, and your eyes fixed ahead. This helps your body stay stable before you move into either variation of the Konasana.


✅ How to Do Konasana I – The First Angle Pose

  1. Inhale and turn your head to the right, looking toward your hand.

  2. Slide your right hand down the leg as you bend your upper body sideways into the Angle Pose.

  3. Keep your left palm open with your fingers facing your chest.

  4. Make sure your hips stay in place, and the bend happens through your spine.

  5. Your chest, neck, and head should form a 90-degree angle with the legs.

  6. Stay here for six seconds and hold your breath.

  7. Exhale and return to the starting Konasana posture.

  8. Repeat the same on the left side to complete one round of Konasana.


✅ How to Do Konasana II – The Reflex Angle Yoga Pose

  1. Start from the same standing posture used in Konasana I.

  2. Raise your left arm beside your ear and keep it straight.

  3. Inhale while bending to the right, curving your spine gently into the Angle Pose.

  4. Let your right hand slide down the leg.

  5. Your upper body should again form a neat right angle in a straight vertical line.

  6. Hold for six seconds, keeping your breath steady.

  7. Exhale and return slowly. Now switch sides and do the same with your right arm raised.

  8. This completes one round of Konasana II, a deeper variation of the Angle Pose.


For best results, do two rounds of each Konasana variation, resting briefly between sets. These Angle Pose practices are ideal for beginners and seasoned yogis alike.


✅ Who Should Avoid Konasana


Skip Konasana if you have:

  • Spinal injuries

  • Frozen shoulder

  • Severe arthritis

  • Hypertension or cardiac issues

  • Late-stage pregnancy


Always consult a medical expert before starting a new Konasana or any yoga practice.


Konasana - Angle pose
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✅ Konasana Benefits: Why Practice the Angle Pose?


Daily Konasana practice can help with the following:

  • Side muscle development by toning and lengthening your torso

  • Improved blood flow in the abdominal and pelvic organs through the Angle Pose

  • A more defined waistline

  • Digestive improvement thanks to internal stimulation

  • Support for your nervous system, easing depression and tension


The Angle Pose also supports weight management and helps reduce side fat naturally. Practising Konasana not only enhances flexibility but also contributes to mental clarity and a calm state of mind.


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