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.
Shoulders
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.
Upward Facing Two-Foot Staff Pose (Dwi Pada Viparita Dandasana)
This pose is an intense chest opener and at the same time, it gives the spine a powerful stretch, improving spinal mobility, increasing lung capacity, and toning the back muscles.
Upward Bow (Wheel) Pose (Urdhva Dhanurasana)
This asana is a powerful chest opener. It strengthens the spine and improves spinal mobility. It strengthens the upper body and improves the body posture. Urdhva Dhanurasana also works on the leg muscles, strengthening the glutes, thighs, hamstrings, and calves.
Supported Shoulderstand (Salamba Sarvangasana)
Sarvangasana is specifically known for bringing a strong sense of balance, harmony, and peace of mind. It calms the nervous system down and makes us feel relaxed and re-energized. It’s even associated with miraculous anti-aging benefits.