Saudacao para Cima
Urdhva Hastasana
OORD-vah hahs-TAH-sah-nah
Uma postura energizante que alonga todo o corpo e cria uma sensacao de abertura.
Como fazer Saudacao para Cima
- Fique em pe na Postura da Montanha
- Leve os bracos para os lados e para cima acima da cabeca
- Junte as palmas ou mantenha os bracos na largura dos ombros
- Estenda os dedos para cima
- Enraize atraves dos pes e direcione o olhar para cima entre as maos
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