Benefits of Hasta Uttanasana (Raised Arms Pose)

• This pose stretches and tones the abdominal muscles.
• It engagesand strengthens muscles in the arms, shoulders, and back.

• Specifically, thishelps improve various spinal problems and stiffness and tension in theshoulders and back.
• Hasta uttanasana increases lung capacity by expandingthe ribcage and opening up the chest. It also improves digestion by stretchingabdominal organs.

How to do this

1. From the standing position of prayer pose, raise both arms high above yourhead as you inhale.
2. The arms should be separated, held apart at shoulderwidth.
3. Arch your arms, head, and torso backwards in a gentle curve, so thatyou feel the muscles in your abdomen stretching.