When you are strong in Warrior II you can progress slowly towards this position.In the description of Warrior II you will find an added side bend. Work with this variation until you can take the finger to the floor.

Taking Warrior position, inhale and stretch one arm down past the knee and touch the fingers to the floor. The other arm to begin with is reaching straight upwards, fingers outstretched. You should form a nice line though both of the extended arms. Do not allow the top shoulder to fall inwards, it is important to keep the chest open. Turn the top hand away from you and bend the elbow, letting the arm gently move behind the back. When flexibility allows, place the hand on the thigh (as shown in the photograph). The gaze is upward yet if this is uncomfortable on the neck, gaze forwards or slightly down. To reach the full position, lift the lower hand off the floor, take it behind the bent leg, release the other hand from the thigh and hold the hands together. Feels great! Keep breathing steadily and return by reversing the position. Repeat to the other side.

REASONS TO DO BOUND EXTENDED SIDE ANGLE/BADDHA UTTHITA PARSVAKONASANA:

Strenthens the legs, knees, ankles and groin area, tones the waist, opens the chest and shoulders. Will improve stamina also.