How to do Utpluthih in Ashtanga Yoga

At the very end of your practice, Utpluthih gives you the chance to put in one last effort before a much-deserved rest… but are you able to access the full benefits of this pose?

In this tutorial, we’re discussing UTPLUTHIH from Ashtanga’s Closing Sequence. We’ll show you how to “survive” this final pose, where the 10 count seems to go on forever! You’ll learn what essential movements you need to find in your body that make this lifting action possible, like how to tilt your pelvis, where to put your hands, and how to shift your weight forward. You’ll also learn variations to try if accessing the lift in this pose feels difficult or impossible. We share tips to help you avoid common mistakes as well as help you find correct alignment and prevent injury.



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