UT
Utpluthih
उत्प्लुथिह
Advancedseated
Target Muscles
coreshoulderswristship flexors
Benefits (3)
- + Extreme core endurance
- + Closing pose — builds determination
- + Wrist and shoulder strength
Avoid If (3)
- - Wrist injuries
- - Knee injuries
- - Shoulder injuries
About
Utpluthih is the closing lift of Ashtanga Primary Series — holding the body up in Lotus on the palms for 10+ breaths.
Step-by-Step Instructions
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1. Sit in Padmasana.
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2. Palms beside hips.
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3. Core extremely active.
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4. Press palms — lift entire body off floor.
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5. Maintain Padmasana.
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6. Hold 10-25 breaths (or 10 count).
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7. This is the closing pose of Ashtanga Primary Series.
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8. Lower down.
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9. Release Padmasana.
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10. Savasana.