Asana Laboratory: Standing split

​This time we look into an intermediate pose that stretches your legs and hips while challenging your balance: Urdhva Prasarita Eka Padasana⁠ is as well known as Standing Split.

This is an asana hybrid: Forward bend + inversion + balance! ⁠
I like to put it into my flow after a warrior sequence. ⁠

When you practice Standing Splits focus on the stretch in your quad and hamstring, not how high you can lift your leg!🤸🏻

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It's sanskrit name: Urdhva Prasarita Eka Padasana⁠
❓Urdhva —> upward⁠
❓Prasarita — >spread / expanded⁠
❓Eka —> one⁠
❓Pada —> foot / leg⁠
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Top Tips:⁠
✅Focus on the stretch in your legs, not how high you can lift your leg. ⁠
✅Keep your hips straight and internally rotate the leg that goes up.⁠
✅Use blocks to touch ground if necessary⁠
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Benefits:⁠
💪stretches the hamstrings⁠
💪strengthens the ankle and legs⁠
💪improves balance and concentration⁠
💪calms the mind⁠
💪stimulates the root and sacral chakras⁠

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