Upward Salute ("Urdhva Hastasana")

Description

Stand with your feet hip-width apart, about two fists' width between your big toes and between your heels. Distribute your weight between the front, back, inside, and outside of your feet, then lengthen your spine by directing the crown of your head toward the ceiling. Raise your arms overhead, lift your shoulders slightly toward your ears, then lower them while turning your palms to face backward. Hold the position while breathing calmly into your lower ribs.

Settings

Equipment

No Equipment

Positions

Stand Up

Muscle groups

Cervical extensorsThoracic extensorsShoulder flexorsForearm supinators

Difficulty

Easy

Movement

ExtensionFlexionSupination

Contraction mode

Isometric