Urdhva Hastasana (Upward Hands Pose)
Like Tadasana, i n this asana, the practitioner stands tall, like a mountain with the hands raised over the head. Urdhva Hastasana is an uplifting pose that seems so easy and we take for granted so many times but in fact, is full of subtleties and manages to work our body balance, height and extension as well as our focus. With this asana, we find a sense of release by clearing the shoulders away from the ears. Stand up with the feet parallel. Big toes joining together and hells slightly apart. Ground down through the four corners of each foot. Lift the shinbones and the kneecaps up, engaging the quadriceps/thighs muscles and drawing the inner and outer knees (without straining them). Neutralize your pelvis by pulling the pubic bone toward the navel lengthening the spine and the trunk . This action prevents an excessive curve on the lumbar spine and also keeps the lower rib cage in. Inhale and extend your arms to the side parallel ...