Hastasana (Salute Pose) – This asana is like Tadasana. The only difference is the position of the heels. In Urdhva Hastasana, the heel is not raised, only the support of the palms pulls the body upwards. Before doing this asana, stand in a careful position. Now pull the fingers of both the hands together and pull them upwards. Then while inhaling, first bend slightly to the right and then to the left. During this, keep breathing normally.
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Procedure of Hastasana :
However, there is no need of any kind of caution in its practice. But still, if you feel uncomfortable or have problems like dizziness, headache, then consult a specialist immediately.
Benefits of Hastasana :
- With the practice of this asana, the waist becomes thinner and the chest becomes wider.
- The body becomes shapely by decreasing the fatness.
- The length of the body increases by the practice of this asana.
- Gets rid of constipation.
- Rib pain is relieved.
Urdhva Hastasana (Upward Salute Pose) 1
(OORD-vuh huh-STAHS-uh-nuh)
Also Known As: Volcano Pose
Modification: arms shoulder width apart
Pose Type: standing, mild backbend
Drishti Point: Angushtamadhye or Angushta Ma Dyai (thumbs)
Urdhva Hastasana (Upward Salute Pose) 2
(OORD-vuh huh-STAHS-uh-nuh)
Also Known As: Volcano Pose
Modification: palms pressed together
Pose Type: standing, mild backbend
Drishti Point: Angushtamadhye or Angushta Ma Dyai (thumbs)
Tadasana Urdhva Baddha Hastasana (Mountain Pose—Raised Bound Hands)
(tuh-DAHS-uh-nuh OORD-vuh BUH-duh huh-STAHS-uh-nuh)
Also Known As: Mountain Pose (Parvatasana)
Pose Type: standing
Drishti Point: Nasagrai or Nasagre (nose)
Parshva Tadasana Urdhva Baddha Hastasana (Sideways Mountain Pose Raised Bound Hands) 1
(PAHRSH-vuh tuh-DAHS-uh-nuh OORD-vuh BUH-duh HUH-STAHS-uh-nuh)
Also Known As: Side Bending Pose (Parshva Bhangi)
Pose Type: standing, side bend
Drishti Point: Nasagrai or Nasagre (nose)
Parivritta Urdhva Tadasana Urdhva Baddha Hastasana (Revolved Upward Mountain Pose Raised Bound Hands) 2
(puh-ri-VRIT-tuh OORD-vuh tuh-DAHS-uh-nuh OORD-vuh BUH-duh HUH-STAHS-uh-nuh)
Also Known As: Side Bending Pose (Parshva Bhangi)
Pose Type: standing, side bend, backbend
Drishti Point: Angushtamadhye or Angushta Ma Dyai (thumbs)
Surya Namaskarasana Urdhva Baddha Hastasana (Sun Salutation Pose Raised Bound Hands)
(SOOR-yuh nuh-muhs-kahr-AHS-uh-nuh OORD-vuh BUH-duh huh-STAHS-uh-nuh)
Pose Type: standing, backbend
Drishti Point: Angushtamadhye or Angushta Ma Dyai (thumbs)
Parivritta Utthita Pada Hastasana (Revolved Extended Hand to Foot Pose)
puh-ri-VRIT-tuh UT-ti-tuh PUH-duh huh-STAHS-uh-nuh)
Also Known As: Revolved Hand to Big Toe Pose (Parivritta Hasta Padangushtasana)
Pose Type: standing one-legged balance, twist
Drishti Point: Angushtamadhye or Angushta Ma Dyai (thumbs)
Pada Hastasana (Hand Under Foot Pose)
(PUH-duh huh-STAHS-uh-nuh)
Pose Type: standing, forward bend
Drishti Point: Nasagrai or Nasagre (nose)
Sukha Prasarita Pada Urdhva Hastasana (Easy Feet Spread Upward Hands Pose)
(SUK-kuh pruh-SAH-ri-tuh PUH-duh OORD-vuh huh-STAHS-uh-nuh)
Also Known As: Part of Hero Succession Series (Vira Parampara)
Modification: palms together, looking up
Pose Type: standing, mild backbend
Drishti Point: Angushtamadhye or Angushta Ma Dyai (thumbs)
Prasarita Pada Urdhva Hastasana (Feet Spread Upward Hands Pose)
(pruh-SAH-ri-tuh PUH-duh OORD-vuh huh-STAHS-uh-nuh)
Also Known As: Equal Angle Pose (Sama Konasana)
Modification: legs open extremely wide; palms together, looking straight ahead
Pose Type: standing
Drishti Point: Nasagrai or Nasagre (nose)
Grantadara Urdhva Baddha Hastasana (Book Stand Pose with Upward Bound Hands)
(gruhn-tah-DAH-ruh OORD-vuh BUH-duh HUH-STAHS-uh-nuh)
Also Known As: Chikkiasana Urdhva Baddha Hastasana
Modification: fingers interlocked, palms facing up, looking up
Pose Type: standing
Drishti Point: Angushtamadhye or Angushta Ma Dyai (thumbs)
Urdhva Baddha Hastasana in Vira Parampara (Upward Bound Hands Pose in Hero Succession Series)
(OORD-vuh BUH-duh huh-STAHS-uh-nuh in VEER-uh puh-ruhm-puh-RAH)
Modification: arms up to the sky, fingers interlocked, spine straight
Pose Type: standing
Drishti Point: Nasagrai or Nasagre (nose)
Baddha Hastasana in Vira Parampara (Hands Bound Pose in Hero Succession Series)
(BUH-duh huh-STAHS-uh-nuh in VEER-uh puh-ruhm-puh-RAH)
Modification: grabbing onto the triceps behind the back
Pose Type: standing, backbend
Drishti Point: Bhrumadhye or Ajna Chakra (third eye, between the eyebrows)
Urdhva Baddha Hastasana in Vira Parampara (Upward Bound Hands Pose in Hero Succession Series)
(OORD-vuh BUH-duh huh-STAHS-uh-nuh in VEER-uh puh-ruhm-puh-RAH)
Modification: deep backbend
Pose Type: standing, backbend
Drishti Point: Bhrumadhye or Ajna Chakra (third eye, between the eyebrows), Angusthamadhye or
Angustha Ma Dyai (thumbs)
Upavishta Parivritta Urdhva Eka Pada Hastasana (Seated Revolved Upward One Hand to Foot Pose)
(u-puh-VISH-tuh puh-ri-VRIT-tuh OORD-vuh EY-kuh PUH-duh huh-STAHS-uh-nuh)
Also Known As: Upavistha Parivritta Urdhva Eka Pada Hastasana
Modification: straight leg lifted, grabbing the foot with the opposite arm, other forearm on the floor
Pose Type: seated, forward bend
Drishti Point: Padhayoragrai or Padayoragre (toes/feet)
Niralamba Upavishta Parivritta Urdhva Eka Pada Hastasana (Unsupported Seated Revolved Upward One Hand to Foot Pose)
(nir-AH-luhm-buh u-puh-VISH-tuh puh-ri-VRIT-tuh OORD-vuh EY-kuh PUH-duh huh-STAHS-uh-nuh)
Pose Type: seated, forward bend, twist, core
Drishti Point: Hastagrai or Hastagre (hands)
Virasana Urdhva Baddha Hastasana (Hero Pose—Raised Bound Hands)
(veer-AHS-uh-nuh OORD-vuh BUH-duh huh-STAHS-uh-nuh)
Also Known As: Thunderbolt Pose Raised Bound Hands (Vajrasana Urdhva Baddha Hastasana)
Modification: palms facing up
Pose Type: seated
Drishti Point: Nasagrai or Nasagre (nose)
Paripurna Vajrasana—Urdhva Baddha Hastasana (Complete Thunderbolt Pose—Raised Bound Hands)
(puh-ri-POOR-nuh vuhj-RAHS-uh-nuh OORD-vuh BUH-duh huh-STAHS-uh-nuh)
Modification:
1. looking straight ahead
2. head rolling back
Pose Type:
- seated
2. seated, mild backbend
Drishti Point:
- Nasagrai or Nasagre (nose)
- Angushtamadhye (thumbs)
Parivritta Paripurna Vajrasana—Urdhva Baddha Hastasana (Revolved Complete Thunderbolt Pose—Raised Bound Hands)
(puh-ri-VRIT-tuh puh-ri-POOR-nuh vuhj-RAHS-uh-nuh OORD-vuh BUH-duh huh-STAHS-uh-nuh)
Pose Type: seated, twist
Drishti Point: Angushtamadhye (thumbs)
Parshva Paripurna Vajrasana—Urdhva Baddha Hastasana (Sideways Complete Thunderbolt Pose—Raised Bound Hands)
(PAHRSH-vuh puh-ri-POOR-nuh vuhj-RAHS-uh-nuh OORD-vuh BUH-duh huh-STAHS-uh-nuh)
Pose Type: seated, side bend
Drishti Point: Angushtamadhye (thumbs)