This is a modified version of Tadasana, or "mountain position."
- In Sanskrit, urdhva means "upward," baddha means "caught" or "bound," and anguli means "fingers."
- The brain is calm yet attentive in this position, and you are aware of the extreme stretch of your whole body, from your feet to your interlaced fingers.
- Feel the energy run up your knuckles from your feet.
BENEFITS
• Boosts confidence and aids in the treatment of depression
• Relieves arthritis
• Stretches the shoulders, arms, wrists, and fingers
• Aids in the treatment of spinal disorders
• Tones and activates the torso, back, abdomen, and pelvis
• Strengthens knee joints
• Reduces sciatic pain
• Corrects flat feet
PRECAUTIONS
- If you have a heart problem, stress-related headaches, a migraine, low blood pressure, sleeplessness, osteoarthritis of the knees, bulimia, diarrhoea, or leukorrhoea, do not practice this asana.
- Do not hold the position for longer than 15 seconds if you have high blood pressure.
- Keep your feet 20cm (8in) apart if you have had polio, are knock-kneed, or have a balance issue.
- Keep the tips of your big toes together and your heels apart if you have back pain, a slipped disc, or a prolapsed uterus.
PROPS - A WALL
A wall will assist you with properly aligning your body, making pose changes simpler, and providing stability to the final posture.
INSTRUCTIONS
1 Stand in Tadasana against a wall, on an even, exposed surface, with your bare feet.
- With your palms towards the chest, bring your arms towards your chest.
- From the base of the knuckles, interlock your fingers firmly, with the little finger of your left hand lower than the little finger of your right hand.
2 Turn your palms inside out if they're interlaced.
- Exhale and raise your arms to shoulder level in front of you.
- Then take a deep breath and lift your arms over your head until they are perpendicular to the ground.
- Lock your elbows and completely extend your arms.
- In your hands, feel the strain.
- For 30–60 seconds, hold the position.
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