Uttanasana relieves stress and mild depression. This
asana soothes the mind calm, stimulates liver and kidneys, strengthens thighs and knees, improves digestion, relieves the symptoms of menopause, and reduces fatigue and anxiety.
Uttanasana is advisable for people suffering from asthma, high blood pressure, infertility, osteoporosis and sinusitis.
Preparatory poses consists of Adho Mukha Svanasana, Janu Sirsasana, Paschimottanasana and Supta Padangusthasana. Subsequent Poses are standing poses, inversions and seated forward bends.
In Sanskrit, ‘ut’ stands for ‘intense’ and ‘tan’ means ‘to stretch.’ Uttanasana means 'intense stretch pose.' It is also referred as 'standing forward bend.'
