{"id":170863,"date":"2023-02-24T11:53:18","date_gmt":"2023-02-24T11:53:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/?p=170863"},"modified":"2026-04-20T11:03:01","modified_gmt":"2026-04-20T11:03:01","slug":"health-fitness-benefits-of-hasta-uttanasana-and-how-to-do-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/health-fitness-benefits-of-hasta-uttanasana-and-how-to-do-it\/","title":{"rendered":"Benefits of Hasta Uttanasana (Raised Arms Pose) and How to Do it\u00a0By Dr. Ankit Sankhe"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n<\/head>

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Introduction<\/a><\/li>
What is Hasta Uttanasana?<\/a><\/li>
How to Do It?<\/a><\/li>
Benefits of Hasta Uttanasana<\/a><\/li>
Risks of Hasta Uttanasana<\/a><\/li>
Conclusion<\/a><\/li>
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/a><\/li>
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<\/span>Introduction<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nModern civilization has brought happiness coupled with unhealthy levels of competition and a compulsion to achieve targets, paving the way to a stressful life. To get an escape from this busy lifestyle, the quest for reliable methods to do the same has intensified. In this way, the practice of yoga has gained the limelight. The practice of yogasanas has benefitted all dimensions of health like physical, spiritual, mental and social and at the same time, has promoted harmony with nature and has helped in conserving the environment. In this blog, we will discuss the health benefits and other know how of one such asana, hasta uttanasana 1<\/a><\/sup>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/span>What is Hasta Uttanasana?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nHasta uttanasana is a standing yoga posture of surya namaskara. The name comes from the Sanskrit words \u201chasta\u201d meaning hand \u201cut\u201d meaning intense \u201ctan\u201d meaning stretch and \u201casana\u201d which means yoga or posture. In English, this yoga asana is called as raised arm pose. It is, therefore an intense backward stretch practiced as the second and eleventh pose of Surya namaskar 2<\/a>,3<\/a><\/sup>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Hasta uttanasana helps in opening up the Vishuddhi chakra. The activation of this chakra helps in unleashing freedom and happiness.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
The mantra recited during the practice of hasta uttanasana is \u201cOm Ravaye Namaha\u201d, a salutation to the shining one, praised by everyone.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Hasta uttanasana, a part of surya namaskara, reflects the twenty four hour cycle of the day and the twelve zodiac phases of the year. It is practised to warm up and strengthen the spine.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Hasta uttanasana must be done correctly for maximum health benefits. One may perform hasta uttanasana in the following manner:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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First, stand in tadasana stand straight with your feet firm and aligned at shoulder level. Arms are in a relaxed position on either side.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Next, inhale and slowly raise and stretch both arms above your head. Both of your arms will be shoulder width apart.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Keep the legs straight and stiff. Next, bend your arms, head and upper body slightly backward.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
While bending, ensure you do not overstrain your upper body while bending.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Breathe out and slowly come back to the initial position 2<\/a><\/sup>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Note:<\/strong> It is best to practice any asana empty stomach or a minimum of 4 hours of having a meal, whichever is sooner. The best time to practice hasta uttanasana is during sunrise because this asana is part of surya namaskara, i.e. Salutation to the Sun.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>
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