and don't have a clue why Because it is a fine example of a pose to help you learn to be calm in uncomfortable situations? I am thinking of my next post being the Dancing Warrior postures, and I fully intend to subtitle Extended Side Angle: Your New Most-Hated Pose (Except Maybe Chaturanga). Though funnily, over time, I have come to hate Extended Side Angle much less. Hmmm. My current most hated? Revolved Triangle? Not a fan of Baddha Konasana, either. It causes my feet to cramp. Been meaning to look that problem up to find out how to fix it. :/