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Get rid of love handles with this yoga pose

The upward table pose is excellent for beginners. Learn how to perform it.

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Written By: Tania Tarafdar | Updated : February 29, 2016 6:47 PM IST

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Sahaja purvottanasana or upward table pose is an excellent pose for beginners as it doesn t require much strength and flexibility. It tones and strengthens the core and helps get rid of the love handles by working on the oblique muscles. It also provides a deep stretch to the shoulders, chest and spine. Additionally, this pose provides relief from stress and fatigue. It is also a useful pose to counteract slouching which may result from sitting too long in the wrong posture.

Sahaja parvottanasana or upward table pose

Steps to do the pose:

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  • Sit down erect with your legs outstretched. Keep your hands several inches behind your back.
  • Now bend your legs and press your palms firmly against the floor.
  • As you inhale, push your body with your hands and raise your pelvis. Your thighs and back should be parallel to the floor. Press your feet evenly into the floor and keep your arms straight.
  • Keep breathing normally and hold this position for as long as you can.
  • To release, exhale, and slowly lower your hips to the mat.

Tips:

Do not push yourself to get into the pose. Work within your abilities and limits.

Word of caution:

  • Do not perform upward table pose if you have carpal tunnel syndrome, wrist, and neck or shoulder injury or have had an abdominal surgery recently.
  • Also, avoid the pose if you are pregnant or are menstruating.

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Tania Tarafdar

Tania Tarafdar

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