Yoga Asanas - Uttanasana or standing forward bend pose with Video

Yog Deep With Gayathri Ramesh – Uttanasana – Episode 8

Uttanasana or Standing Forward Bend, with variants such as Padahastasana where the toes are grasped, is a standing forward bending asana in modern yoga.

Uttanasana, Intense Forward-Bending Pose, Intense Stretch Pose, Standing Forward Bend, Standing Forward Fold Pose, or Standing Head to Knees Pose is an asana. Sanskrit: उत्तानासन; Ut – Powerful, Tan – To Stretch, Asana – Posture; Pronounced As – OOT-tan-AHS-ahna


Health Benefits of Uttanasana

  • Increases blood flow towards your brainHealth Benefits of Uttanasana Standing forward bend pose
  • Reduces stress, depression and anxiety mode
  • Develops flexibility and strength of spine muscles
  • Reduces tension in back & neck
  • Increases blood flow and prana in mooladhara, swadhisthana and manipura charka
  • Calms mind and bring harmony
  • Improves digestion
  • Make stronger abdominal muscles

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