What is the Sanskrit name for Lizard Pose?

The Sanskrit name for Lizard Pose is Utthan Pristhasana, pronounced "oo-TAHN preesh-TAH-sah-nah". This seated pose is classified as intermediate level.

Is Lizard Pose suitable for beginners?

Lizard Pose (Utthan Pristhasana) is an intermediate-level pose. Beginners should build foundational strength before attempting this seated posture.

What are the benefits of Lizard Pose?

Lizard Pose is a seated pose that improves flexibility in the hips and hamstrings and calms the mind.

Hagedis

Utthan Pristhasana

oo-TAHN preesh-TAH-sah-nah

Gemiddeld Zittend

Een diepe heupbuigerstrekking die voorbereidt op gevorderde heupopeners.

Hoe doe je Hagedis

Stap vanuit neerwaartse hond één voet naast je hand naar buiten
Breng je achterknie naar de grond
Laat je op je onderarmen zakken voor een diepere strekking
Houd je voorste knie boven je enkel
Adem in de heupopening

Benefits

Deeply stretches the hip flexors, psoas, and groin
Opens the inner thighs and hamstrings
Prepares the body for advanced hip openers and splits
Strengthens the front-leg muscles
Improves hip mobility and range of motion

Muscles Engaged

Hip flexors (back leg, stretched)Hip adductors (stretched)Quadriceps (back leg, stretched)Gluteus maximus (front leg)Hamstrings (front leg)

Modifications

Keep hands on blocks instead of lowering to forearms for less intensity
Place a folded blanket under the back knee for cushioning
Keep the back knee lifted (hovering off the floor) for a more active variation

Cautions

Avoid with groin or inner-thigh injuries
Use caution with knee injuries on the back leg
Not recommended if you have sacroiliac joint instability

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