Extended Side Angle

Utthita Parsvakonasana

Extended Side Angle keeps the front knee bent like Warrior 2 while the torso leans over the front leg and the top arm reaches long. It strengthens the legs and stretches the side of the body.

By Erin Sampson, E-RYT 500 | 66 free classes include Extended Side Angle | Updated October 2026

How to do Extended Side Angle

  1. From Warrior 2, lean your torso over your front thigh.
  2. Rest your forearm on your front thigh, or bring your hand to a block or the floor.
  3. Press your elbow into your knee and your knee into your elbow.
  4. Reach your top arm up or over your ear.
  5. Roll your top shoulder open.

Common mistakes

  • Dumping weight into the forearm on the thigh.
  • Letting the front knee fall inward.

Make it easier

  • Keep your forearm resting on your front thigh.

Practice Extended Side Angle in a free class

66 of Erin's classes include Extended Side Angle. These are the most practiced. The time shows where it comes up.

Vigorous Vinyasa Flow Yoga Class (30 min), a free yoga class with Erin SampsonVigorous Vinyasa Flow Yoga Class (30 min)33 min | Extended Side Angle at 15:26Detox Flow 45 min Yoga Class, a free yoga class with Erin SampsonDetox Flow 45 min Yoga Class46 min | Extended Side Angle at 22:0020 Min Energizing Flow Yoga Class, a free yoga class with Erin Sampson20 Min Energizing Flow Yoga Class23 min | Extended Side Angle at 12:54Constant Flow Yoga Class - 30 Minutes, a free yoga class with Erin SampsonConstant Flow Yoga Class - 30 Minutes29 min | Extended Side Angle at 16:4460 Min Fun Vinyasa Flow Yoga Class, a free yoga class with Erin Sampson60 Min Fun Vinyasa Flow Yoga Class56 min | Extended Side Angle at 29:2815 Minute Flow Yoga Class, a free yoga class with Erin Sampson15 Minute Flow Yoga Class15 min | Extended Side Angle at 9:29Full Body Hold & Flow Yoga Class, a free yoga class with Erin SampsonFull Body Hold & Flow Yoga Class29 min | Extended Side Angle at 18:4140 Minute Vinyasa Flow Yoga Class, a free yoga class with Erin Sampson40 Minute Vinyasa Flow Yoga Class39 minCreative Vinyasa Flow with Flamingo Yoga Class, a free yoga class with Erin SampsonCreative Vinyasa Flow with Flamingo Yoga Class58 min | Extended Side Angle at 23:18Twist & Bind by the Ocean Yoga Class, a free yoga class with Erin SampsonTwist & Bind by the Ocean Yoga Class70 minPower Flow with Advanced Balances Yoga Class, a free yoga class with Erin SampsonPower Flow with Advanced Balances Yoga Class20 min | Extended Side Angle at 13:46Short & Sweet Vinyasa Flow Yoga Class, a free yoga class with Erin SampsonShort & Sweet Vinyasa Flow Yoga Class30 min | Extended Side Angle at 18:21

Extended Side Angle: common questions

How do you do Extended Side Angle?

From Warrior 2, lean your torso over your front thigh. Rest your forearm on your front thigh, or bring your hand to a block or the floor. Press your elbow into your knee and your knee into your elbow. Reach your top arm up or over your ear.

Is there an easier version of Extended Side Angle?

Yes. Keep your forearm resting on your front thigh.

What are the most common Extended Side Angle mistakes?

Dumping weight into the forearm on the thigh. Letting the front knee fall inward.

Where can I practice Extended Side Angle in a free class?

66 free Five Parks Yoga classes include Extended Side Angle. The most practiced is Vigorous Vinyasa Flow Yoga Class (30 min).

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Extended Side Angle (Utthita Parsvakonasana)