Utthita Lolasana - Swinging the Upper Body

Starting Position: Standing

Concentration: on the whole body

Breath: coordinated with the movement

Repetitions: 3 times

Practice: Stand with legs wide apart. Inhaling raise both arms above the head and allow the wrists to relax so that the hands drop forwards. >Exhaling bend the upper body forward. >Breathing normally allow the upper body and arms to hang relaxed for a short while. >Inhaling raise the upper body and arms to horizontal. >Exhaling swing the upper body and arms down between the legs. Repeat the raising and swinging of the upper body and arms 10 times in rhythm with the breath. >Breathing normally allow the upper body and arms to hang relaxed for a while. >Inhaling slowly come upright and stretch the arms upwards. The hands fall forwards relaxed. >Exhaling return to starting position.

Benefits: Stimulates the energy of the entire body, deepens the breath and stimulates blood circulation. Promotes flexibility of the back and hips.

Caution: Avoid this Asana with high blood pressure, a tendency to become dizzy or a slipped disc.