हस्त-उत्थानासन
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.
