With the arms stretched skyward, this is a variant of the mountain stance.
- In Sanskrit, urdhva means "upward," while hasta means "hands."
- This is suggested for individuals who work in sedentary jobs since it works the arms, shoulders, wrists, knuckles, and fingers.
BENEFITS
• Helps to treat depression and boosts self-confidence
• Tones and stimulates the abdomen,pelvis, torso, and back
• Relieves arthritis
• Reduces sciatic pain
• Strengthens the knee joints
• Stretches the hamstring muscles
• Corrects flat feet
PRECAUTIONS
- If you experience stress-related headaches, a migraine, eye strain, low blood pressure, osteoarthritis of the knees, bulimia, diarrhoea, sleeplessness, or leukorrhoea, do not practice this asana.
- Hold the position for no more than 15 seconds if you have high blood pressure.
- Keep your feet apart if you have a slipped disc.
- Keep your toes together and your heels apart if you have 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 on an even, exposed surface in your bare feet.
- Exhale and raise your arms to shoulder level in front of you, extending from your waist.
- Keep your hands facing each other and open.
2 Raise your arms perpendicular to the floor over your head.
- Extend your fingers and arms.
- Your shoulder blades should be pressed against your body.
3 Stretch your arms further up from your shoulders, parallel to one other.
- Wrists, palms, and fingers should be extended towards the ceiling.
- You should feel a stretch on both sides of your body.
4 Pull your lower abdomen in tight.
- Turn your wrists so that the palms of your hands face front.
- For 20–30 seconds, hold the position. Breathe slowly and evenly.
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