Extended Side Angle vs Reverse Warrior

Compare benefits, difficulty, and safety.

Extended Side Angle (Utthita Parsvakonasana)

Wide stance, front knee bent, arm to floor or block.

Difficulty: Intermediate

Primary benefit: Side stretch

Safe for 50+: No

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Reverse Warrior (Viparita Virabhadrasana)

From Warrior II, back hand to back leg, front arm up.

Difficulty: Beginner

Primary benefit: Side stretch

Safe for 50+: Yes

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