上举山式
Urdhva Hastasana
OORD-vah hahs-TAH-sah-nah
一个充满能量的体式,延展全身并创造开放感。
如何做 上举山式
- 以山式站立
- 双臂向外展开并向上举起
- 掌心相合或保持与肩同宽
- 通过指尖向上延伸
- 通过双脚扎根,目光看向双手之间上方
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