standing yoga mudra / dandayamana yoga mudra

Standing yoga mudra improves mental functions, harmonizes the connection between the heart and mind, opens the shoulders, stretches the upper back and legs.

From five pointed star, inhale the arms behind you and interlace the fingers together.

Exhale and hinge at the hips coming forward with the chest, letting the arms lift up as the head hangs down.

Press into the feet, keeping the legs straight. Press the arms towards the front of the room,

Breathe and hold for 4-8 breaths.

To release: keep the shoulder blades squeezed together as you inhale back up, taking a deep breath into the belly and chest. Exhale release the arms.

Hold a yoga strap between the hands.

Unmedicated high blood pressure, recent or chronic injury to the legs, back, neck or shoulders.

five pointed star, standing angle, goddess.

Ahimsa, the yogic practice of non violence must be adhered to when engaging in the practice of hatha yoga. Respect your body's limitations and inner wisdom, if something feels wrong or dangerous, please do not do it.

Please consult your health care practitioner before starting a yoga, pranayama or other exercise program.