Uttanpadasana (Raised Leg Pose) - How to Practice and Its Benefits and Precautions
Utthanpad asana is a modern-day yoga pose, that finds mention in the 20th century classical texts. It leads to intense stretching of the legs. The asana gets the name from the Sanskrit terms ‘uttana’ which means ‘intense stretch’, ‘pada’ means feet or legs, and ‘asana’ meaning posture. You can do this asana, after you have sufficiently warmed up the body with other asanas. This is one of the poses, or asanas, which people of all age groups can do.
How To Do It?
⦁ First of all, lie down in the supine position in a comfortable manner.
⦁ You have to keep the legs straight, stretched, and without any gaps.
⦁ You can place the hands by your thighs.
⦁ You have to inhale and also raise your legs at 30-45° angle without bending them at the knees.
⦁ Maintain the pose, for as long as you can hold it.
⦁ Breathe in and out comfortably.
⦁ Exhale and then bring your legs down.
⦁ Performs it for at least 5 rounds.
⦁ Once you are done, you can bring the legs down, and relax.
Benefits of Uttanpadasana (Raised Leg Pose)
⦁ One of the most important benefits of this asana, is that it strengthens the legs and hips.
⦁ The glutes, calves and the hamstrings are also affected.
⦁ You can also do this asana to stretch your arms and shoulders.
⦁ It is a great pose, which can improve your flexibility.
⦁ It also improves your blood circulation.
⦁ It also tones the abdomen and helps you to lose fat.
Contraindications
⦁ You cannot do this asana in pregnancy.
⦁ If you have high blood pressure, you must not do this asana.
⦁ If you suffer from slipped disc issues, you cannot do this asana.
⦁ People who suffer from severe spondylitis, must not do this asana.
⦁ If you suffer from heart problems, you cannot do this asana.
⦁ All those who are suffering from Migraine, must avoid this asana.
Learn to know more about Uttanpadasana (Raised Leg Pose) you can visit rishikesh yoga school and join 100 hour yoga teacher training in india and 200 hour yoga teacher training in india and 300 hour yoga teacher training in india
