EXTENDED Side Angle Pose (utthita parsvakonasana) BenefitsStrengthens ankles, knees, thighs and hips • Stretches the ankles, groin, waist, shoulders back, spine and lungs (intercostals) • Increases endurance and stamina • Massages and stimulates abdominal organsContra-indications• Headache • Insomnia High or low blood pressure • Knee injuries • Neck problems – keep the gaze in the same direction