(SYK 56) (SCA 53) (KT-II. 46)
Slokha:
Translation: half bent knee and keeping the trunk straight. This is known as Utkatasana.
Benefits:
- Strengthens the quadriceps, hamstrings, calves, knees, ankles
- Helps with flat feet & knee stability
- Expands lung capacity and energizes the body
- Balances the body and brings determination to mind
- Builds stamina, stability, alignment and very grounding
- Traditionally thought to stimulate abdominals and heart regions
- Increases digestive fire, digestion, assimilation and elimination
Contraindication – Avoid with destabilized knees, with high blood pressure, arm below heart, low back issues & menstruation proceed gently