Supta Urdhva Hastasana (Upward Salute Pose)

Procedure for Supta Urdhva Hastasana (Upward Salute Pose):

• Urdhva Hastasana is a pose we practice a variation of unconsciously every morning: We roll out of bed, stand up—eyes half open, yawning—raise the arms, arch the spine, and take the head back.
• It is an intuitive movement that helps get energy moving after a night’s sleep. When we encounter this pose for the first time in a yoga class, we often take it for granted.

Advantages of Supta Urdhva Hastasana (Upward Salute Pose):

• The upward salute pose is known to be very effective in stretching the spine, armpits, belly, shoulders and overall body.
• It is also known to be therapeutic in the treatment of congestion and asthma.
• This asana removes the superfluous fat from the body making the body light.
• It directs the ‘apanvayu’ downwards and out at the anus.
• The upward salute pose also helps in reducing fatigue and anxiety and improves the overall digestion process
• It has all the benefits of Paschimottanasana.
• It rectifies any unevenness in length in the leg owing to the fracture of any bones either in the leg or the thigh.

Therapeutics:

• Digestive disorders
• Gas trouble
• Weight Loss
• Backache
• Constipation
• Backache
• Anxiety
• Rheumatism

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