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    This document provides instructions for performing the standing split pose (Urdhva Prasarita Eka Padasana) in yoga. The pose begins from downward facing dog and involves bringing one knee forward to the wrist on the floor while extending the opposite leg behind you, squaring the hips. The instructions describe lifting the heart while inhaling and folding over the front leg while exhaling, holding each version for several breaths. The therapeutic benefits are said to include stretching the outer hip and lower back.

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    This document provides instructions for performing the standing split pose (Urdhva Prasarita Eka Padasana) in yoga. The pose begins from downward facing dog and involves bringing one knee forward to the wrist on the floor while extending the opposite leg behind you, squaring the hips. The instructions describe lifting the heart while inhaling and folding over the front leg while exhaling, holding each version for several breaths. The therapeutic benefits are said to include stretching the outer hip and lower back.

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    Standing Split Pose Yoga Posture Guide

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    This document provides instructions for performing the standing split pose (Urdhva Prasarita Eka Padasana) in yoga. The pose begins from downward facing dog and involves bringing one knee forward to the wrist on the floor while extending the opposite leg behind you, squaring the hips. The instructions describe lifting the heart while inhaling and folding over the front leg while exhaling, holding each version for several breaths. The therapeutic benefits are said to include stretching the outer hip and lower back.

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    STANDING SPLIT.

    URDHVA
    PRASARITA EKA PADASANA
    Begin in Adho Mukha Svanasana

    Bring right knee onto floor behind right
    wrist, place shin across mat so that the
    right foot is on the left side of the mat
    Stretch left leg behind you and try to
    square hips using a folded blanket under
    right hip if needed
    Inhale press hands into floor as you lift
    the heart - hold 5-10 breaths
    Exhale and fold over bent leg - hold up to
    2 minutes
    Release by pressing back to Adho Mukha
    Svanasana

    Therapeutics: Stretches outer hip of front
    leg, and lower back

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