Stretches Abdomen | Pose type Standing | |
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Note Consult a doctor before beginning an exercise regime Also known as Hand-raising pose, Raised arms pose, Sky reaching pose, Raised hands pose Similar Ashtanga Namaskara, Ashwa Sanchalanasana, Uttanasana, Bhujangasana, Dandasana | ||
How to do hasta uttanasana yoga hand raising pose its benefits
Hasta Uttanasana, Raised Arms Pose, Raised Hands Pose, Hand-Raising Pose, or Sky Reaching Pose is an asana.
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Etymology
The name comes from the Sanskrit words hasta (हस्त) meaning "hand", uttana (उत्तान) meaning "intense stretch", "extension", "straight", or "stretched", and asana (आसन) meaning "posture" or "seat".
Description
It is hand raised and joined, while standing. It is 2nd and 11th asana in Surya Namaskara.
References
Hasta Uttanasana Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA