Extended legs (hold)

Uttana Padasana

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From fish pose (chest arched up, crown of the head on the floor), the straight joined legs and the straight arms, palms pressed together, are raised to about 45 degrees and held parallel.

How to do it

1. Lie on the back, arch the upper back and place the crown of the head on the floor, chest lifted (fish shape).
2. Inhale: lift both straight legs together to about 45 degrees from the floor, toes pointed.
3. At the same time raise the straight arms to the same angle, parallel to the legs, palms pressed together.
4. Weight rests on the crown of the head and the buttocks; gaze to the nose. Hold, then exhale down.

Muscles worked

Supporting: abs, quads, lower back, shoulders, traps