Ekapada Uttanasana (Standing Splits Pose)

This asana gives sufficient exercise to the abdominal muscles. This asana is to be performed with one leg at a time and then changing it to other leg.       

  

Procedure for Ekapada Uttanasana (Standing Splits Pose):

• Lie on the back. Keep the heels together. 
• Put the hands on the floor by the side of the body. 
• Stretch one of the feet forward and loosen the other leg. 
• Inhale slowly. Slowly lift the tight leg up. Hold the breath. 
• Remain in this position for six to eight seconds. 
• Then slowly lower the leg without jerk and exhale. 
• Take rest for six to eight seconds and practice this exercise with the other leg. 
• In the beginning, this asana should be practiced four times with each leg. After practice, on can practice this asana six times with each leg. 
• This asana being easy should be performed regularly be a student of Yoga.

Advantages of Ekapada Uttanasana (Standing Splits Pose):

• This asana relieves stomach pain and tones up the liver, the spleen and the kidneys.
• It reduces abdominal obesity.
• It removes swelling in the legs, tones up the blood circulation in the legs and relives pain in the knees and the lower parts of the legs.
• It relieves pain during in the menstrual periods.
• It cures indigestion, gas-trouble and intestinal disorders.
• It has a beneficial effect on the upper part of the body (thorax). It strengthens the lungs.

Therapeutics:

• Weight Loss
• Constipation
• Asthma
• Backache
• GI disorders
• Rheumatism
• Varicose veins
• Digestive disorders

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