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Urdhva Hastasana (Upward Salute Pose) Demonstration and Instruction

Bodhi Bodies Strength and Yoga · 0:44

In this practice

Key teachings

  • Proper anatomical alignment in standing poses
  • Coordination of breath and movement
  • Engaging the core and lower body for stability

Ideal for

  • Beginners learning foundational poses
  • Practitioners focusing on alignment principles
  • Anyone seeking to deepen their understanding of Urdhva Hastasana

Lesson

Instructions

A demonstration and cues to get into Upward Salute Pose.

My name is Ryan Gallant. After spending the first 27 years of my life studying and teaching exercise, I travelled to India and spent the next 5 years learning and teaching Yoga around the world.

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I have put together these instructional videos as part of my new online program "Strong in Body, Mind, & Spirit". It is for open minded people looking to get strong and balanced in their body and mind in 60 days. Visit to sign up!

I hope these videos are of great help to you as you walk on your path to an awakened body.

Steps

  • Urdhva Hastasana (Upward Salute Pose)
  • Tadasana (Mountain Pose)
  • Specific alignment cues (e.g., rib cage down, tailbone tucked, active legs)

Benefits

  • Improves posture and body awareness
  • Strengthens core and leg muscles
  • Stretches the spine and shoulders
  • Promotes mindful breathing and focus
  • Establishes a strong foundation for other yoga poses

Transcript

this is erdva hestasana standing in tadasana with hands by your side whole body straight and aligned inhale to bring both arms overhead taking hands directly over shoulders pulling shoulder blades down and extending up through your fingertips be sure your front rib cage stays down tailbone stays tucked pubis is lifting legs are active hold for 30 seconds then release

Practice summary

Level
beginner
Duration
1 minutes
Equipment
yoga mat
Target areas
SpineShouldersCoreLegsFull body
Energy
balancing

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