Niralamba Baddha Eka Pada Uttanasana

Niralamba Baddha Eka Pada Uttanasana is an Asana. It is translated as Unsupported Bound One Legged Intense Stretch Pose from Sanskrit.

The name of this pose comes from "niralamba" meaning "unspupported", "baddha" meaning "bound", "eka" meaning "one", "pada" meaning "foot", "uttana" meaning "intense stretch" and "asana" meaning "posture" or "seat". This pose is a variation of Uttanasana.[1][2]

Benefits and Cautions

This pose has the following benefits: it opens the hamstrings and front of thighs, stretches the lower back and front shoulders. It stimulates the internal organs and promotes a sense of balance.

Be careful while doing this pose if you have any ankle, knee, hip, lower back or shoulder injuries or if you have high blood pressure.[1][2]

Publications Featuring

References

  1. 1 2 Lacerda, Daniel (2015-12-01). 2,100 Asanas: The Complete Yoga Poses. Hachette Books. ISBN 9780316270625.
  2. 1 2 "Standing Split - Urdhva Prasarita Eka Padasana - Yoga Pose". Yoga Journal. 2008-06-03. Retrieved 2016-10-23.
  3. Mittra, Dharma (2003-04-01). Asanas: 608 Yoga Poses. Novato, Calif.: New World Library. ISBN 9781577314028.
  4. Rhodes, Darren; Sell, Christina; Longstaff, Michael (2013-02-10). Huang, Ellen, ed. Yoga Resource Practice Manual. Tirtha Studios & Yo Productions.
  5. Lacerda, Daniel (2015-11-10). 2,100 Asanas: The Complete Yoga Poses. Black Dog & Leventhal. ISBN 9781631910104.
  6. Andiappan, Yogananth (2007-01-01). Yogananth Andiappan - Yoga From the Heart. International Yoga Academy Lim. ISBN 9789889982812.
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