This pose is usually paired with the Cow Pose or Bitilasana (Bitilāsana) providing a gentle stretch to the spine, shoulders, and neck. This is a foundational pose that is usually done either at the beginning of the session as a warm-up or in the end, to relax the body.
Beginner
Upward Facing Dog Pose (Urdhva Mukha Svanasana)
This pose resembles a dog as it stretches itself with its head held high up in the air. It builds spinal flexibility and strengthens the arms, and at the same time, it deeply stretches the pelvic region, thighs, hamstrings and ankles.
Upward Salute Pose (Urdhva Hastasana)
Many of us practice this asana whether we’ve learned yoga or not! It is the first thing we may do in the morning as soon as we step out of the bed – raising the arms and stretching our spine. Urdhva Hastasana energizes the body and brings a certain level of awareness into the system.
Upward Plank Pose (Purvottanasana)
This asana strengthens the arms, wrists, shoulders, neck muscles, abdomen, thighs, calves, and ankles. It improves the shoulder joints’ mobility and expands the chest to increase the lung capacity.
Tree Pose (Vrikshasana)
This is an asana that replicates the poised and steady posture of a tree. This pose is primarily a balancing pose that helps us enhance our sense of balance physically as well as mentally.