In one of our recent posts, we have written about Half Upright Seated Angle Pose, in which one leg will be lifted upwards. In Upward Seated Angle Pose both legs should be lifted sideways. ‘Urdhva’ in Sanskrit means ‘upwards’, ‘upavistha’ means ‘seated’ and ‘kona’ means ‘angle’.
Upward Seated Angle Pose promotes balance of the body. It improves focus and relieves stress.
Other Benefits of Upward Seated Angle Pose
- It stimulates functions of abdominal organs..
- It strengthens the spine.
- It strengthens hips and improves hip flexibility.
- It is an effective yoga pose for sciatic pain.
- It strengthens joints.
- The pose strengthens leg muscles.
Instructions
- Sit down on the yoga mat and place your feet against each other.
- Hold your right big toe with your right hand and left big toe with your left hand.
- Inhale as you slightly lean backwards and lift your legs off the floor.
- Holding the big toes stretch your legs sideways.
- Hold the pose for 20 seconds. Release the pose by placing the legs on the floor and returning to starting position.
Note
In case of difficulty in stretching the legs fully, bend the knees slightly.
Those with severe spine conditions, chronic pain in shoulders, hips and knees should refrain from practicing the pose.
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