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Spread the legs as wide as is comfortable. Flex the feet with toes pointing upward. Lift the torso up and out of the hips. Relax the shoulders and straighten back and spine. Bring hands to prayer and gaze to fingertips. To exit the pose, release the hands to the ground and draw legs together, returning to staff pose. Repeat daily to improve flexibility.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Straight angle pose is a wide legged seated straddle, sometimes practiced as double splits. Straight angle pose is an advanced asana, typical of\u00a0 Ashtanga, Yin yoga or Vinyasa inspired Ashtanga. This\u00a0pose requires time and patience, but its rewards are many. 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