Yoga Practice Name
Uttanpadasana
Yoga Practice Branch
Ashtang Yoga, Hatha Yoga, Vinyasa Yoga
Practice Level
Yoga Practice Type
Yoga Asana Type
Ashtang Yoga Category
Asana
Hatha Yoga Category
Asana
Steps and Description
- Lie in spine position and take a few deep breathes, hand beside your body palm facing toward thighs.
- Slowly lift your legs together and stretch them.
- Hold them in 30, 60, or 90 degree position from the floor.
- Then, return to the starting position and relax.
Practice Keynotes
- Leg should be straight and keep them together.
- Keep your feet stretched outwards.
Cautions and Limitations
- Avoid facial contortions and excessive shaking of the body.
- Proceed carefully and only under expert guidance.
- At the slightest sign of discomfort, reduce the duration of practice and, if necessary, discontinue the practice for the day.
- Practice should never be rushed.
Contraindications
- Don't do it if you have any injury or back pain.
- Don't do it you are recovering from an operation.
General Benefits
- Improves the digestive system.
- Stretches the legs.
- Strengthens the back, abdominal and legs muscles.
Benefits for Disease
Depression, Eating disorders
Body and Organ Affected
Back, Navel, Waist, Abdomen, Hip, Leg, Thigh, Knee, Foot