Urdhva Hastasana
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Urdhva Hastasana or Upward Hands Pose is a Yoga
Yoga
Yoga is a physical, mental, and spiritual discipline, originating in ancient India. The goal of yoga, or of the person practicing yoga, is the attainment of a state of perfect spiritual insight and tranquility while meditating on Supersoul...

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Asana
Asana is a body position, typically associated with the practice of Yoga, originally identified as a mastery of sitting still, with the spine as a conduit of biodynamic union...

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Etymology

The name comes from the Sanskrit words urdhva (ऊर्ध्व; ūrdhva) meaning "upward", and hasta (हस्ता; hastā) meaning "hand", and asana (आसन; āsana) meaning "posture" or "seat".

Contraindications and cautions

Avoid the raised arms in this pose with shoulder or neck injuries.
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