27 September, 2011

Do Yoga..Uttasana

Uttanasana / Standing forward bend

In this pose the legs and spine are stretched,

Step by step :

  1. Stand erect in Tadasana.(The hands in this posture form a peak,)
  2. Place your hands on your hips.
  3. Inhale and raise both your hands straight above the head, palms facing each other.
  4. Bend your body at the hips and bring your trunk down as you exhale.
  5. Keep bending further down.
  6. Bring your hands down towards the floor and place the palms on the floor.
  7. Stretch your back and the spinal column to the maximum.
  8. The buttocks should point upwards.
  9. Keep the knees straight.
  10. The head should be hanging down.
  11. Inhale and raise the trunk slightly.
  12. Exhale and bring it down.
  13. Remain in this pose for about a minute.
  14. To return, place your hands on the hips and then bring the trunk up with a long inhalation

Benefits:

  • Stretches the back of the legs, the hips, the spine.
  • Balances the nervous system and calms the mind.
  • Improves digestion.
  • Restores your energy.
  • Relieves tension in the lower back.

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