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Standing Asana · Intermediate (Level 3) · Catalog #800725

Bound Warrior II Side Bend Baddha Utthita Parsvakonasana (extended)

Warrior II Side Bend with the arms binding. The bind deepens the rotation or the opening considerably and demands shoulder range before the pose itself can be entered at all.

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Bound Warrior II Side Bend (Baddha Utthita Parsvakonasana (extended)) — Standing Yoga Posture Illustration

Bound Warrior II Side Bend (Baddha Utthita Parsvakonasana (extended)) — Standing posture targeting Obliques, Quads, Lats, Inner Thighs, Shoulders, Chest · Even ujjayi breath · Upward drishti.

Vāta: Pacifies (-1) Pitta: Neutral (0) Kapha: Pacifies (-1)
Sanskrit Name
Baddha Utthita Parsvakonasana (extended)
Posture Family
Standing
Difficulty
Intermediate (Level 3)
Recommended Hold
35 seconds
Breath Pattern
Even ujjayi
Drishti (Gaze)
Upward
Target Muscles
Obliques, Quads, Lats, Inner Thighs, Shoulders, Chest
Energy Expenditure
4.3 METs

Alignment, Breath & Drishti Cues for Bound Warrior II Side Bend

Bound Warrior II Side Bend (Baddha Utthita Parsvakonasana (extended)) belongs to the Standing posture family and engages the Obliques, Quads, Lats, Inner Thighs, Shoulders, Chest at an intensity of approximately 4.3 METs. Warrior II Side Bend with the arms binding. The bind deepens the rotation or the opening considerably and demands shoulder range before the pose itself can be entered at all.

  • Breath Rhythm: Maintain Even ujjayi throughout the 35-second hold so nervous system tone remains steady.
  • Visual Focal Point (Drishti): Direct the gaze toward Upward to quiet peripheral distraction and stabilize balance.
  • Primary Anatomical Focus: Concentrates mechanical load and mobility across Obliques, Quads, Lats, Inner Thighs, Shoulders, Chest.
  • Minimum Recommended Age: 8 years (96 months).

Ayurvedic Dosha Profile (Vāta, Pitta & Kapha)

In Ayurvedic asana sequencing (Dosha Provenance: modern-synthesis), every posture shifts Vata, Pitta, and Kapha according to its mechanical compression, heat generation, and grounding stability:

  • Vāta Effect: Pacifies (-1) — pair with slow nasal breathing and unhurried transitions to prevent excess mobility or dryness.
  • Pitta Effect: Neutral (0) — keep the jaw, temples, and abdomen soft when holding for 35 seconds.
  • Kapha Effect: Pacifies (-1) — link into dynamic flows or longer holds when seeking metabolic stimulation.

Contraindications & Safety Precautions

  • Neck injury
  • Knee injury
  • Shoulder injury

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