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Uttan Pad Kati Chakrasana (rotating legs like a wheel)
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Stages
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From supine pose raise the leg vertically up and acquire the pose of uttanpadasana (raised leg pose). |
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Stretch both the hands to both sides in line with the shoulders. Place the inner palms downward then acquire the raised leg pose. |
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Keeping the legs stretched in the knees, bring both legs (toes) on the left palm, rest the legs on the ground. |
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Rotate the legs along the floor from the front side and bring them on the right palm. Rest the legs on the ground. |
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Raise both the legs from the right side and bring them vertically up, raised leg pose. |
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Bring the legs to the right hand again. |
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Rotate in the reverse way along the floor and bring the legs to the left hand. Rest the toes on the left palm. |
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Raise both legs up and acquire the raised legs pose. |
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Release uttanpadasana, bring the legs to the ground. |
In all these stages keep the legs straight.
Maintain the position for 15-60 seconds in stages 2-7.
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Benefits
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This asana strengthens the abdominal muscles and inner organs. |
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Efficiency of the stomach, liver, spleen, pancreas, kidneys, urinary and reproductive organs increases and sluggishness is reduced. |
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Obesity is reduced. |
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Removes sprains and catches in the hip region and lower back. |
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Strengthens intestines. |
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Precautions
Those who have weak abdominal muscles, swellings or surgery in the abdominal organs should not practice as well as heart problems, high blood pressure and hernia. |
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