Tulasana - Tula Yoga

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Tulasana (Sanskrit: ??????; IAST: Tul?sana), Balance Pose, Dolasana (Swing Pose), Tolasana (Scale Pose), or Utthita Padmasana (Raised Lotus Pose) is an asana.

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Etymology

The name comes from the Sanskrit words tula (????) meaning "balance", and asana (???, ?sana) meaning "posture" or "seat".

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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.

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Benefits

The asana strengthens the back, shoulders, and hips.

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Contraindications and cautions

The asana should not be practiced with current or recent shoulder or wrist injuries.

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