Extended Side Angle Pose

Now we float to the solar plexus, where Samana Vayu blows and regulates our digestive processes. With the deep side stretch in Utthita Parsvakonasana, this area is massaged, which improves the function of Samana Vayu. Through the harmonization of the digestive system, this asana can help ease complaints such as bloating or constipation.

Let us come to the chest region, where the wind of Prana Vayu blows and is responsible for the supply of oxygen and life energy. Through the opening of the ribcage in Utthita Parsvakonasana, this vayu is stimulated, which deepens the breathing and increases the oxygen supply. This asana can be helpful for people who often feel drained or low on energy.

And finally to the entire body, where Vyana Vayu blows, the integrating wind that ensures that energy is distributed evenly throughout the whole body. Through the complex alignment and stretch in Utthita Parsvakonasana, Vyana Vayu is strengthened and harmonized, which leads to a feeling of wholeness and unity. This can be especially valuable for people who often feel unbalanced or scattered.

Annamaya Kosha is the physical layer of our being, the material body that is maintained through nourishment. Utthita Parsvakonasana has a strong effect on this level by strengthening the musculature, especially legs, hips, abdominal muscles and back. The balance improves and the entire posture can be corrected.

Pranamaya Kosha is the energetic layer of our being, the breath or life force (prana). Utthita Parsvakonasana encourages deep and conscious breathing, which contributes to improving and harmonizing the flow of energy in the body.

Manomaya Kosha is the mental level of our being, connected with thoughts and emotions. Utthita Parsvakonasana requires and fosters concentration, which can lead to an improvement of mental clarity.

Vijnanamaya Kosha is the wisdom level of our being, connected with intuition and deeper knowledge. Utthita Parsvakonasana is a demanding asana that fosters the awareness of one's own body and one's own limits, which leads to a deeper self-understanding.

Anandamaya Kosha is the level of bliss in our being. It is the deepest layer, connected with universal love and bliss. Utthita Parsvakonasana, although physically challenging, can evoke a feeling of contentment and joy through regular practice.