Correct posture of konasana:- Kona is the Sanskrit word for angle. This pose serves as a warm up pose for more complicated angle pose like Baddha Konasana etc.

Posture- Stand erect with your hands on both the side Palms should be touching the thighs. Separate your legs until about 2-3 feet apart. Raise both hands upto shoulder level. Stretch them out and align them parallel to your shoulder. Inhale and bend to your right slide, sliding the right hand down the right thigh and raising the left hand straight up. Try to stretch the right hand more and touch the right ankle with your fingers. Keep the left hand straight without bending the elbow. Bring down the left hand and place it on your waist. Hold the posture for a few seconds. Exhaling return to the standing position with your feet. Repeat the same steps on the other side alternating the hands.

Benefit:- 

1. This pose is helpful in relieving back pain and increase the flexibility of the spine. 

2. It reduces fat from waist & hips. 

3. Body gets into shape. Arm muscles gets toned up.