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Utpluthih
Lifted lotus
Lifted lotus. From lotus, the whole body raised off the floor on the hands.
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- Meaning
- utpluthih = lifted up, sprung up
- Family
- Arm balance
- Level
- Advanced
- Gaze
- Nose
Take care
Needs an easy lotus. Avoid with wrist injury.
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Find a teacherHow it is done
- 1
Breathe freely
From Padmasana, place the palms beside the hips.
- 2
Breathe in
Press down and lift the lotus and hips off the floor. Stay for around ten breaths.
Holding it
Around ten breaths.
Making it easier
Cross the legs at the shins, or press up with the feet still touching the floor.
What the tradition says it does
- Strengthens the arms, wrists and core
To prepare
Sources and tradition
- YOG Union App Content Map, 2 November 2026, p. 4