URDHVA PRASARITA EKA PADASANA

Description

URDHVA PRASARITA EKA PADASANA Asana group: standing poses (balances) Translation of the name from Sanskrit: • urdhva — upward; prasarita — extended; eka — one; pada — foot; asana — pose. 1. Setup Starting position: stand. Raise one leg forward, extending it. Tilt the torso slightly forward with the arms out to the sides or reaching the foot. Keep the pelvis level and preserve the length of the spine. 2. Simplified and advanced variations Simplified variations: • keep the raised leg bent; • support with a hand or near a wall. Advanced variations: • raise the leg higher with the torso parallel to the floor; • hold the foot with the hands. 3. Injury prevention Do not tilt the pelvis. Use support if you feel unsteady.

Effects

• balance
• flexibility