Utthanasana

Exercise-65: Utthanasana

• Stand erect with the feet 2 to 3 feet apart.
• Interlock the fingers in front of the waist and allow the arms to hang freely.
• Slowly bend the knees and lower the trunk about 8 inches.
• Return to the erect position.
• Again descend- this time slightly lower and return to the erect position.
• Sink once more until the hands are just about 1 foot above the floor and rise again.
• Lower yourself to the 4th position with the hands touching the floor.
• Rise and relax.
• Repeat up to 10 times.

Benefits

• It strengthens the uterine muscles, inner thighs, knees and ankles.
• This asana is very beneficial for women during pregnancy.

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Standing and Bending Asanas are good for our health