Teach yourself to perform the Raised Feet Pose, Utthanpadasana.
This series of educational videos will help unravel the basic techniques of Yoga.
Continue watching the next video to learn the Corpse Pose.
This pose strengthens the abdominal muscles.
However, the techniques described in this series are not meant to be prescriptive.
Consult your physician before trying them out.
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In this video, you will learn the Raised Feet Pose, also known as Utthanpadasana.
Lie down and relax with your feet apart and hands by your side.
Join your legs and bring your arms close to your body with their palms facing down.
Push your shoulders against the floor and inhale as you raise your left leg by 45 degrees without bending the knee.
Hold your breath and keep the leg raised for about 5-10 seconds.
Exhale as you slowly lower the leg back onto the ground.
Repeat the process with your right leg.
Remember to synchronize the pace of your breathing with the movement of your legs.
Now, raise both legs together at once.
Keep your knees straight and toes outstretched.
Hold the pose for about 5-10 seconds and lower your legs back down very slowly.
Repeat the sequence two more times and relax in Corpse Pose.
This pose strengthens the abdominal muscles.
It is also beneficial for indigestion.
You have now learnt Utthanpadasana, the Raised Feet Pose.
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