Urdhva Prasarita Eka Padasana "Standing Splits Pose"

Pronunciation: (urd-vah pras-ah-rita ekah-pah-DAH-sahn-na)

 

Also called:

  • One Leg Stretched Upward Pose
  • Urdhva Prasarita Ekapadasana

 

Level:

  • Intermediate

 

Chakra:

     

 

Benefits: This is the splits on one leg - stretching your hamstrings, thighs, and calves while enhancing your core and balance.  

How it's done:

  • Stand with your feet together, toes forward
  • Point the hips forward
  • As your torso bends forward at the hip, raise your right leg behind you
  • Keep the right leg straight with toes pointed
  • Rotate your thighs together, to keep the hips neutral
  • The left knee should be soft and pointed forward
  • Grasp your ankle or calf with your hands

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