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‘ardha‘ = ‘half’
‘purva’ = ‘east’
‘ut tan’ = ‘intense stretch’
‘asana’ = ‘posture’
In yogic language the front part of the body right from tips of the toes to the crown of the head is considered the east. Hence, in Purva ut tan asana = East Intense stretch posture
Ardha Purvottanasana is beneficial for strengthening the arms, wrists, and shoulders.
It also stretches the front of the body, including the chest, abdomen, and hip flexors.
It tones and strengthens the whole body.
Additionally, it can help improve posture and stimulate the organs in the abdomen.
Crown Chakra
(Sahasrara)
Self-Knowledge Identity, Spirituality, and Connection with the Divine.
Third Eye Chakra
(Ajna Chakra)
Self-Reflection Identity, Intuition, and Clarity of Sight.
Throat Chakra
(Vishuddha Chakra)
Self-Expressive Identity, Communication, And Integrity.
Solar Plexus Chakra
(Manipura)
Ego Identity, Personal Power, and Ambition.
1. Begin by sitting on the floor with your legs extended in front of you and your arms resting at your sides in Seated Staff Pose (Dandasana).
2. Bend your knees and place your feet flat on the floor hip-width apart.
3. Place your hands several inches behind your hips, shoulder-width apart. Turn your fingertips toward your toes and press on your palms flat.
4. Inhaling, press firmly into your hands and feet. Straighten your elbows, and lift your hips toward the ceiling. Draw your shoulder blades firmly into your back and lift your chest. Try to bring your chest, torso, and knees into one straight line, parallel to the floor.
5. Hold for 5-10 breaths. To release, slowly lower your hips to the mat. Extend your legs and come back into Dandasana.
purva’ = ‘east’, ‘ut tan’ = ‘intense stretch’ and ‘asana’ = ‘posture’
The muscles of the back, legs, and shoulders are stretched during this asana.
The spine becomes more supple as a result.
The stretching of the spine improves the functioning of the parasympathetic nervous system.
The wrists become stronger and more supple at the same time.
The ankles become more supple and stronger too.
It improves the sense of balance.
The abdominal muscles are stretched and the organs in the region are massaged.
Throat Chakra
(Vishuddha Chakra)
Self-Expressive Identity, Communication, And Integrity.
Heart Chakra
(Anahata Chakra)
Social Identity, Love, and Relationship.
Solar Plexus Chakra
(Manipura)
Ego Identity, Personal Power, and Ambition.
1. From Staff posture with the arms behind your hips and the fingers pointed either towards or away from your body, begin to lean back into the palms.
2. Inhale and press down into the palms to lift the hips up toward the ceiling. As the hips lift, engage the legs by pulling up the kneecaps and squeezing the thighs.
3. Press the bottoms of the feet flat down into the floor, gently squeeze the buttocks and engage Mula Bandha. Draw the shoulder blades together to lift up through the sternum.
4. Align the body from the toes to the shoulders in one straight line. If it feels safe you can carefully drop the head back.
5. Breathe and hold it.
6. To release: slowly exhale the hips back to the floor.
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