Uttana Padasana (Raised Leg Pose) for Flat Tummy

Uttana Padasana (Raised Leg Pose)

 for Flat Tummy

Uttana Padasana is best Yoga-asana for flat stomach. This pose is highly recommended for stomach abs. People for flat tummy and for strong ABS love this posture. It is good for strengthening the abdominal muscles. You can practice this posture by raising one leg at a time also.


Step-by-step:

Lie flat on your back as shown in the above image and breath normally.

Place your hand on either side and palms should be facing down.

Inhale, slowly and lift the both legs at 45-60 degree from the ground.

Hold this position for some time (10 to 15) seconds to feel pressure in lower abs.

While exhaling (breath out) relaxes your posture by lowering lega i.e. (starting position)

Repeat this pose for 3-5 times daily.


Benefits:

Utthana Padasana helps those women to lose excess weight from the waist and have a better figure.

This Posture is very beneficial for people suffering from Diabetes.

It is also said to relieve constipation with regular practice.

This pose strengthens the whole digestive system there by relieving indigestion etc.

Utthana Padasana also relieves pain and problems associated with waist,hip joint and buttocks.

It massages the abdominal organs and also helps in reducing fat from waist and thighs.

It also improves blood circulation in whole body.

Utthana Padasana also improves the functioning of reproductive system.


Note:

Pregnant women should avoid this posture for first few months. Should consult a doctor before practicing this asana in the third trimester. Can take the support of wall while practicing.

Should not practice in days of periods. But, if you are comfortable doing this then there is no problem.Keep on doing it.

There who have had an abdominal operation or have any internal problems in the stomach or suffer from heart problems or high blood pressure should not do this posture. Apart from this, you should do this asana only according to your capacity.