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Eka pada uttanasana 1/ Standing Split Pose

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20 Jun 2022

2022-06-20T12:57:49.000Z

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Preparation

This yoga pose strengthens the legs and stretches the entire body. This asana can help in burning calories, thus helping you lose weight. It can also reduce mental imbalances and anxiety. Let's look at how it's done.

Method

Step 1

Start with your legs close together in a standing position

Step 2

As you breathe in, raise your arms above your head, breathing out bend forward and try to touch your palms on the mat, beside your feet

Step 3

Raise and stretch one leg up towards the roof from behind

Step 4

This is the final posture

Step 5

Maintain the pose for 10-15 seconds or for as long as you comfortably can

Step 6

Slowly release it and repeat with the other leg

Step 7

And that's how you do Eka pada uttanasana 1

Step 8

Precautions: People with injury in the knees, hips, lower back, ankles, shoulders, arms, or neck should avoid this pose.

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