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Poses

Urdhva Prasarita Padasana (Upward Extended Feet Pose) and related poses.

Objective

Become knowledgeable about the pose and review detailed teaching considerations.

Description

Explain the Sanskrit naming; contraindications and cautions; associated benefits and typical effects; instructions and cues for setting up and practicing the pose; variations to meet particular intentions and needs; and more teaching considerations.

Prerequisite Knowledge

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Urdhva Prasarita Padasana

“urdhva” = upward
“prasarita” = spread out
“pada” = foot
Upward Extended Feet Pose

• Known as Upward Extended Feet, Upward Stretched Legs, 30-60-90 Lifts, 60-30 Lifts, Leg Raises, Double Leg Raises, Leg Lifts, UPP and L Pose
• Dharma Mittra shows a version of this pose which he calls Jatharasana (Abdominal Lift Pose) in Asanas: 608 Yoga Poses 2003 p 330
• Some sources call this pose Uttana Padasana (Extended Leg Pose). However, that name also refers to a different pose that is practiced in Ashtanga Yoga after Matsyasana, and we use the name for that pose.

Heart of the Pose

Core Strengthening

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