Hastauttanasana

The Hasta Uttanasana (Raised Arms Pose) is a yoga posture that is a core part of Sun Salutation series. The Raised Arms Pose is often practiced by the yoga practitioners to warm up the body, to strengthen the spine, as well as to open the chest for deep breaths.

The posture gets its name from the Sanskrit word hasta signifying "Hand," and uttana signifying "extreme stretch," and Asana signifying "present", subsequently the Hasta Uttanasana that meets the experts with mind blowing extending benefits.

When playing out the Hasta Uttanasana as a piece of Surya Namaskar arrangement, the individual can recite the mantra "Om Ravaye Namaha" (when Raised Arms Posture is drilled as second Posture) and "Om Arkaya Namaha" (as eleventh posture). This amplifies the impacts of the advantages of Raised Arms Posture.

The steps of Hasta Uttanasana:

Step 1: Stand on a yoga mat. Legs straight, arms by your side, spine long and feet together

Step 2: Lengthen your spine and stretch your arms above shoulder-width apart

Step 3: Join the hands together softly

Step 4: Slightly tilt your upper body backward and gaze up to the thumbs

Step 5: As you tilt your head and neck back, make sure you do not strain them

Step 6: Exhale, lower the arms down and stand in Tadasana

Who Should Avoid The Practice of Hasta Uttanasana?

Anyone who is suffering from a backache, shoulder, or neck injury should avoid the pose till the problem persists.

Variation of Hastha Uttanasana: Raised Arm Backbend Pose (Hasta Uttanasana B):

• Stand in Parvatasana ( Mountain Pose)
• Inhale, sweep the arms up and keep them straight
• Bring the hands together in Anjali Mudra.
• Now, bend your upper body into a backbend. Allow the hips to come forward.
• Stretch the arms back into a backbend
• Allow as much as your body permits, do not overdo
• Release the pose as per your own convenience

Health Benefits of Hasta Uttanasana

• Expands and Opens the Chest
• Tones the Back Muscles
• Balances the Anahata Chakra
• Works on Abdominal Organs and Muscles
• Calms the Brain