Saluto verso l'Alto
Urdhva Hastasana
OORD-vah hahs-TAH-sah-nah
Una posizione energizzante che allunga tutto il corpo e crea un senso di apertura.
Come fare Saluto verso l'Alto
- Stai nella Posizione della Montagna
- Porta le braccia lateralmente e sopra la testa
- Unisci i palmi o mantienili alla larghezza delle spalle
- Tendi attraverso le punte delle dita
- Radicati attraverso i piedi e guarda in alto tra le mani
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