Upavistha konasana is a seated forward bend that requires flexibility. The term comes from the Sanskrit upavistha, meaning ‘seated’ or ‘sitting,’ kona, meaning ‘angle,’ and asana, meaning ‘pose’ or ‘posture.’

From a seated position, the legs are spread wide and the upper body folds forward.

Upavistha Konasana is good preparation for most of the seated forward bends, twists, and the wide-leg standing poses.