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Uttana Kulpa Prapada Utkatasana 3

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Uttana Kulpa Prapada Utkatasana 3

Uttana Kulpa Prapada Utkatasana 3 is an Asana. It is translated as Intense Ankle Stretch Tip Toe Fierce Pose from Sanskrit.

The name of this pose comes from "uttana" meaning "intense stretch", "kulpa" meaning "ankle", "prapada" meaning "tip toe", "utkata" meaning "fierce", and "asana" meaning "posture" or "seat". This pose is a variation of Utkatasana.

Benefits

This pose claims the following benefits: it stretched the tops of the feet and ankles, strengthens the legs and promotes balance.

Cautions

It is recommended to be cautious while doing this pose if you have any spinal, knee, ankle, or hip injuries.