Question

Write the contraindications and benefits of Hastasana.

Answer 1

(a) Precautions and contraindications: You must avoid practising this asana with your arms raised if you have had an injury in your neck or shoulders.  

(b) Benefits of the upward salute (Urdhva Hastasana)  

(i) Removes fat around sides and hips.  

(ii) Gives the belly a good stretch.  

(iii) Helps improve digestion.  

(iv) Stretches arms pits and shoulders

(v) Relieves stress and anxiety

(vi) Helps enhance body posture

(vii) increases the capacity of lungs

(viii) Improves blood circulation in the body

(ix) Eases sciatica pain.

Answer 2

Contraindications

You must avoid practicing this asana with your arms raised if you have had an injury in your neck or shoulders.

benefits :


It gives the belly a good stretch.

It helps improve digestion.

It gives the armpits and the shoulders a good stretch.

It relieves stress and anxiety.

It helps enhance body posture.

It helps increase the capacity of the lungs.

It improves blood circulation in the body.

It eases sciatica.