Wake up and loosen up with UTTANPADASANA

Hi friends,

             Today we will see "The Raised Leg Pose".

                                       Health tip of the day: UTTANPADASANA

                                                        Uttanpadasana

Uttanpadasana is an asana where a person lies supine with legs raised up and held together.
The name comes from the Sanskrit word Uttana meaning stretch or raised up and asana meaning posture.

How to do Uttanpadasana :

• Lie on your back on a flat surface. 
• Place your hands on either side of your body with palms facing the ground.
• Inhale slowly and raise your legs to 45-50 degrees from the ground.
• Hold in this pose for 10 to 30 seconds.
• Now exhaling bring down your legs falt to the ground.
• Repeat this asana for 5 to 10 minutes daily.

Refer this video on how to do Uttanpadasana
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R5BHPsRSLjM

Benefits of Uttanpadasana :

• Strengthens abdominal organs.
• Improves digestion process.
• Good for diabetes patients.
• Helps in reducing weight.
• Improves blood circulation.
• Cures back pains.

Important Note :

Pregnant women should consult a doctor before practising this asana.
If you suffer from blood pressure, back injury or slip disc avoid this asana.

  "Your body is your temple. Keep it clean and healthy."

See you in another session on fitness with yoga. Till then stay fit and fiddle.

                                                                                                With Love
                                                                                     Your Fitness Partner
                                                                                              Lavanya R