UTTANPADASANA

This is a traditional posture. It can be viewed as first stage of viparitakarani-sarvangasaba-Halasana.

Technique

Take supine position with legs together, hands together by the side of the body. Palm resting on the ground.
Raise both the legs together slowly up to 30 angel.
After a few seconds, raise further up to 45 angel.
After a few seconds, raise up to 60 degree angle and maintain it there for few seconds.
While returning, stop at 45° or 30° angle.
Finally, bring both the legs on the ground.

PRECAUTIONS

High pressure and stretching is felt on the lower abdomen , hence, practice according to capacity.
In the beginning take help of hands to raise the legs.
While raising do not bend legs at the knees.

BENEFITS

This Asana is very beneficial for those suffering from diabetes, constipation, indigestion and nervous weakness
People suffering from lumbar spondilitis and muscle pull should not practice it.