Goddess

Utkata Konasanana

Pronounce: oot-KAH-tah ko-NAH-sah-nah

Instructions

Stand with your feet together. Step your feet 3 apart with an exhale, pointing your toes diagonally outward. Lift your arms with an inhale, bringing your upper arms parallel to the floor and forearms vertical, hands facing forward. Spread your fingers wide. Lower into a squat with an exhale. Point your tailbone toward the floor. Draw your knees back so that they’re aligned over your ankles. Lift your chest and soften your shoulders. Hold the pose and take slow, deep breaths. Release your arms with an exhale and straighten your legs. Step your feet together. Alignment Cues: Externally rotate inner thighs Align knees over ankles Point tailbone toward floor Keep torso vertical Soften shoulders Modification: Rest your hands on your hips.
Exercise Name: Goddess Instruction: Stand with your feet together. Step your feet 3 apart with an exhale, pointing your toes diagonally outward. Lift your arms with an inhale, bringing your upper arms parallel to the floor and forearms vertical, hands facing forward. Spread your fingers wide. Lower into a squat with an exhale. Point your tailbone toward the floor. Draw your knees back so that they’re aligned over your ankles. Lift your chest and soften your shoulders. Hold the pose and take slow, deep breaths. Release your arms with an exhale and straighten your legs. Step your feet together. Alignment Cues: Externally rotate inner thighs Align knees over ankles Point tailbone toward floor Keep torso vertical Soften shoulders Modification: Rest your hands on your hips. Primary Body Parts: Glutes & Hip Flexors, Quadriceps Secondary Body Parts: Calves, Chest, Ankles, Knees, Spine Equipments: Categories: Hip openers, Standing