Salut vers le Haut
Urdhva Hastasana
OORD-vah hahs-TAH-sah-nah
Une posture energisante qui allonge tout le corps et cree un sentiment d'ouverture.
Comment faire Salut vers le Haut
- Tenez-vous en Posture de la Montagne
- Balayez les bras sur les côtes et au-dessus de la tete
- Joignez les paumes ou gardez-les a la largeur des epaules
- Tendez a travers le bout des doigts
- Ancrez-vous a travers les pieds et regardez vers le haut entre vos mains
Benefits
- Stretches the shoulders, armpits, and sides of the torso
- Improves posture and spinal alignment
- Builds full-body awareness and coordination
- Energizes the body and improves circulation
- Opens the chest and improves breathing capacity
Muscles Engaged
Modifications
- Keep arms shoulder-width apart if bringing palms together causes shoulder strain
- Bend the elbows slightly if the shoulders are tight
- Practice with the back against a wall for alignment support
Cautions
- Avoid reaching overhead with shoulder injuries; keep hands at heart center or on hips
- Use caution with neck problems; keep the gaze forward rather than up
- Those with low blood pressure should transition slowly