How to make Uthana Padhasana

Uthana Padhasana

“Uthana” means “Raised” “Padha” means “Foot”. This is the raised position of the foot.

Hence the name.

TECHNIQUE:

1. Lie down. Keep the both legs together.

2. Keep the legs straight and the hands by your sides, the palms facing the ground.

3. Close the fingers. Both the feet should be pointed outwards.

4. Raise the two legs together about half foot (6 inches) from the ground without

bending the legs and the knees.

Breathing:

Breathing should be normal in the final position. In the initial stage the practitioner may

automatically hold the breath without their knowledge. After relaxing this asana two times

deep breathing can be taken.

Timings:

This asana can be done for 10 to 20 seconds according to the practitioner’s capacity. 2 or

3 times can be done.

Benefits:

This asana tones up the lower abdominal muscles. It reduces the belly. Strengthen the

abdominal muscles. Removes constipation, gastric troubles. Cures Hernia (Hernia is due to the weak spot in the lower abdominal muscles).