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UTTHAN EKA PADA SIRASANA
Utthan Eka Pada Sirasana
(standing foot to head pose) Sit on the floor with the legs outstretched. Bend the left knee and place the left heel to the outside of the left buttock. Assume eka pada sirasana with the right leg behind the head. Place both palms on the floor, using the hands and arms for support. Lean back slightly and come into a squatting position on the left leg. Straighten the knee and stand upright. Do not strain.
When balance is secured in the standing position, place the palms together in front of the chest. This is the final position. Maintain balance in the standing position for as long as is comfortable. Carefully sit down and release the raised leg. Stretch the legs forward and relax.
Repeat with the other leg behind the head. Breathing: Inhale as the body is raised.
Breathe normally in the final position.
Exhale as the body is lowered. Sequence: This asana should only be attempted after mastering
eka pada sirasana.
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