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Tulasana

तुलासन / Scale Pose

September 30, 2024

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Introduction to the Asana

The Sanskrit name is derived from Tula (तुला) meaning balance and asana (आसन) meaning posture or seat.

Benefits
  • Improves blood circulation.
  • Revitalizes the body.
  • Strengthens the hip flexor, ankle, wrist, hand, and shoulder muscles.
  • Tones the triceps and biceps muscles.
  • Works on the core strength of the body.
  • Opens the chest and improves the lung capacity.
  • Tones the abdominal muscles and improves digestion.
  • Helps shred fat.
  • Activates the muladhara, swadhisthana and manipura chakra.
  • Reduces stress and anxiety.
  • Calms the mind and improves healing power.
  • Helps to build confidence and determination.
Steps to perform the Asana: Tulasana
  • First get into the Padmasana (Lotus Pose).
  • Your arms should relax on the floor close to your hip area.
  • After that you have to press both palms on the ground while keeping your hands straight.
  • Now, breathe out and try to elevate or lift your upper body.
  • Remain in the pose for around 20 seconds and then lower your body back to the floor.
  • Release your legs and relax.
Common Misalignments / (Mistakes)
  • Rounding the back.
  • Not maintaining proper alignment of your wrist and shoulders.
  • Restricting the activation of pelvic bone.
  • Breathing too fast in this pose. You have to attempt this pose after learning the proper breathing technique.
Contraindication / Cautions
  • Avoid if you are suffering from shoulder, knee, ankle or wrist injuries.
  • Avoid if you have a serious back problem, or acute osteoporosis or osteoarthritis.
  • Avoid if suffering from insomnia, migraine, or anxiety disorder.
  • Avoid if suffering from blood pressure.
  • Avoid during mensuration.
  • Practice breathing with specific pranayama techniques before attempting this pose.
Additional Details :
  • Another Name of AsanaTolasana
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