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'''Tulasana''' (Sanskrit: तुलासन; IAST: Tulāsana), Balance Pose, Dolasana (Swing Pose), Tolasana (Scale Pose), or Utthita Padmasana (Raised Lotus Pose) is an asana.

== Etymology ==

The name comes from the Sanskrit words tula (तुला) meaning "balance", and asana (आसन, āsana) meaning "posture" or "seat".

== Description ==

From Padmasana the practitioner with the hands placed either side of the hips raises the entire torso, legs, and feet using the arms and shoulders.

== Benefits ==

The asana strengthens the back, shoulders, and hips.

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