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| − | '''Utthita Ekapadasana''' is a Yoga Asana. It is translated as '''''Extended One Leg Pose''''' from '''Sanskrit'''. | + | '''Utthita Ekapadasana'''<ref name="Utthita Ekapadasana"/> is a Yoga Asana. It is translated as '''''Extended One Leg Pose''''' from '''Sanskrit'''. |
The name of this pose comes from "utthita" meaning "extended", "eka" meaning "one", "pada" meaning "foot", and "asana" meaning "posture" or "seat". | The name of this pose comes from "utthita" meaning "extended", "eka" meaning "one", "pada" meaning "foot", and "asana" meaning "posture" or "seat". | ||
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*Be careful while doing this pose if you have any balance issues. | *Be careful while doing this pose if you have any balance issues. | ||
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| + | <ref name="Utthita Ekapadasana">[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Utthita_Ekapadasana "wikipedia"]</ref> | ||
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Revision as of 16:56, 9 January 2017
Utthita Ekapadasana[1] is a Yoga Asana. It is translated as Extended One Leg Pose from Sanskrit.
The name of this pose comes from "utthita" meaning "extended", "eka" meaning "one", "pada" meaning "foot", and "asana" meaning "posture" or "seat".
Benefits
- It strengthens the legs and lower abdominals
- Promotes sense of balance.
Cautions
- Be careful while doing this pose if you have any balance issues.
