For Newbies and Veteran Yogis Alike: Essential Yoga Poses

Sanskrit Name: Utthita Parsvakonasana
English Translation: Extended Side Angle Pose

• Begin on your mat in Downward Facing Dog. Step your right foot forward between your hands and rise up into Warrior 1. Open your hips, arms, and chest into Warrior 2.
• Place your right hand on the ground behind your right foot (on the little toe side). Extend your left arm straight up, turning your palm down, so your thumb is pointing behind you.
• Stay here for five breaths. Come back to Down Dog and repeat this pose on the left side.

Here are more details on how to do Extended Side Angle.