Uttanasana / head support (Therapy)

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Introduction to the Asana

The name comes from the Sanskrit words उत्तान uttāna, “intense stretch”; and आसन; āsana, “posture” or “seat”.

Benefits

Tones the abdominal organs
Cleans the large intestine
Energizes the brain
Aids digestion and gastric troubles

Ailments Tackled

Cures stomach ailments
Reduces stress

Steps to perform the Asana: Uttanasana / head support (Therapy)

Begin by standing at the top of your yoga mat with your feet hip-width apart and parallel to each other.
Place a yoga Blocks in front of you.
Ground down through the four corners of your feet, pressing evenly into the mat.
On an exhalation, hinge forward at your hips, leading with your chest and keeping your spine long.
As you bend forward place your hands on the yoga Block, allowing it to support your upper body.
Draw your navel toward your spine to engage your core muscles and support your lower back.
Allow your head to rest on Yoga Block by releasing tension in your neck and shoulders.
Grab yoga blocks with your hands and press it into the mat.
Hold the pose for 30 – 50 Seconds or longer, depending on your comfort level and flexibility.
Slowly bring your head up in line with your hands. Gradually come up and release the pose by bringing hands beside the body.

Key Alignment Points

Engage your quadriceps and lift your kneecaps to activate your leg muscles.
Lengthen your spine forward with each inhalation and deepen the fold with each exhalation.

Common Misalignments / (Mistakes)

Putting pressure on the lower back

Contraindication / Cautions

Avoid in case of lower back injuries, spondylitis, cervical pain and spinal problems

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