Level 2
Hasta Utthanasana - Crossing the Arms Above the Head
Starting Position: Standing
Concentration: on the shoulders and the chest
Breath: coordinated with the movement
Repetitions: 10 times
Practice: Stand with legs slightly apart. The back is straight and relaxed. >Inhaling raise straight arms sideways to shoulder height. >Exhaling cross arms above the head. >Inhaling lower arms to shoulder height. >Exhaling lower arms to sides, returning to the starting position.
Benefits: Especially of benefit for people who work for long periods in a sitting position. This Asana relaxes the shoulders, stretches the muscles of the chest and strengthens the back. It also encourages deep breathing, particularly into the sides of the chest. It calms and balances the mind.
CHAPTER CONTENT
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Shashankasana -
Meru Akaranasana -
Bhunamanasana -
Ashva Sanchalanasana (A) -
Utthana Prishthasana -
Hasta Utthanasana -
Utthita Lolasana -
Akarana Dhanurasana -
Meru Prishthasana -
Chatushpadasana -
Katichakrasana -
Dvikonasana -
Utthanasana -
Setu Asana -
Hasta Padangushthasana -
Sumeru Asana -
Meru Vakrasana -
Nadi Shodhana Pranayama Level 2 -
Self-Inquiry Meditation Level 2
