Tulasana
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Tulasana (Sanskrit: तुलासन; IAST: Tulāsana), Balance Pose,[1] Dolasana (Swing Pose),[2] Tolasana (Scale Pose),[3][4] or Utthita Padmasana (Raised Lotus Pose)[5] is an asana.
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Etymology
The name comes from the Sanskrit words tula (तुला) meaning "balance",[6] and asana (आसन, āsana) meaning "posture" or "seat".[7]
Description
From Padmasana the practitioner with the hands placed either side of the hips raises the entire torso, legs, and feet using the arms and shoulders.
Benefits
The asana strengthens the back, shoulders, and hips.[8]
Contraindications and cautions
The asana should not be practiced with current or recent shoulder or wrist injuries.[9]
See also
References
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Further reading
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