ऊर्ध्व बधंगुलियासन
Upward Salute with Interlocked Finger

Urdhva Baddhanguliyasana (Therapy)

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The name comes from the Sanskrit word Urdhva means “upward” and baddha indicates “caught” or “bound,” while anguli translates as “fingers” & asana meaning pose.

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Introduction to the Asana

The name comes from the Sanskrit word Urdhva means “upward” and baddha indicates “caught” or “bound,” while anguli translates as “fingers” & asana meaning pose.

Steps to perform the Asana: Urdhva Baddhanguliyasana (Therapy)
  • Inhale deeply and engage your core muscles.

  • Exhale and bring your hands behind your back, interlacing your fingers together.

  • Press your palms together outside and straighten your arms as much as possible.

  • Keep your chest lifted and your shoulders relaxed away from your ears.

  • Inhale and lengthen your spine, lifting your chest towards the sky.

  • Exhale and gently lift your clasped hands away from your tailbone, feeling a stretch across the front of your shoulders and chest.

  • Keep your gaze forward or slightly upwards, avoiding straining your neck.

  • Hold the pose for 20-30 seconds, breathing deeply and evenly.

  • To release, gently unclasp your hands and bring them back to your sides.

  • Shake out your arms and shoulders if needed to release any tension.

Key Alignment Points
  • Not keeping your Shoulder straight when doing the asana

Common Misalignments / (Mistakes)
  • Collapsing the shoulders: Avoid lifting the shoulders toward the ears. Keep the shoulder blades relaxed and create length through the arms.

  • Overarching the lower back: Do not push the hips forward or exaggerate the lumbar curve. Keep the abdomen gently engaged and maintain a neutral spine.

  • Bending the elbows: Keep the elbows straight while extending the interlocked fingers upward. Avoid forcing the arms beyond a comfortable range.

  • Forcing the fingers or wrists: Do not pull aggressively on the interlocked fingers. The movement should create length without causing strain in the wrists or fingers.

  • Rib cage flaring: Avoid pushing the ribs forward as the arms move overhead. Keep the ribs controlled while maintaining an even breath.

  • Losing balance: Keep the feet firmly grounded and distribute the weight evenly through both feet, especially when the arms are lifted overhead.

  • Forcing the range of motion: Do not try to take the arms farther back than your shoulder mobility allows. Focus on maintaining proper alignment rather than achieving a deeper position.

Contraindication / Cautions
  • Avoid in case of heart disease

  • Avoid in Osteoarthritis of the knees

  • Avoid in case of migraines, Insomnia & diarrheac

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