Urdhva Hastasana (Upward Hands Pose) | iHanuman

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Urdhva Hastasana

English Name: 
Upward Hands Pose
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Model: Sara Agelasto Credit: Peter Agelasto
Asana Description: 

Stand in Tadasana.

Inhale the arms over head. Palms face one another. 

Turn the outer arms in.

Release the shoulders down the back.

Exhale and Lower the arms back to Tadasana.

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Modifications and Props : 

Place a strap should width apart above the elbow joint. Use the strap to extend the arms into.

 

A Variation with a chair and a partner from Senior Iyengar Teacher, Lois Steinberg, PhD.

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