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
