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HASTA UTTHANASANA
Hasta Utthanasana (hand raising pose)
Stand erect with the feet together and the arms by the sides. Relax the whole body and balance the body weight equally on both feet. Cross the hands in front of the body. Inhale deeply and slowly raise the arms above the head, keeping the hands crossed. Synchronise the movement with the breath. At the same time, bend the head slightly backward and look up at the hands. Exhale and spread the arms out to the sides so that they form a straight line at shoulder level. Inhale and reverse the movement, re-crossing the arms above the head. Exhale and lower the arms straight down the front of the body so that they are once again in the starting position. Repeat the process 5 to 10 times.
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