Utthita Tadasana (5 Pointed Star)
Learned: Appendix Only
See Manual Pages: A-113
Where this can show up in class: Sutra 2 Transition, Peak Pada
This pose can be done in the following orientations: Standing.
| Hip and Knee Information | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip Position | Knee Position | Significant Weight Bearing | |||
| Open | Closed | Bent | Straight | ||
| Front/Leading Leg | X | X | X | ||
| Back/Second Leg | X | X | X | ||
| Movements of Prana | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Prana | Apana | Vyana | Samana |
Crown |
Heels Feet |
Arms Hands Toes |
Inner Thighs (pull up and in) |
| Relevant Asanas | ||
|---|---|---|
| Kramas | Related Asanas | Pratikryasanas |
Urdhva Hastasana / Utthita Tadasana (Prasarita) Vasisthasana Prasarita Padottanasana (Prasarita) Utthita Hasta Padangusthasana Anantasana Ardha Chandrasana |
| Physical Key Actions | ||
|---|---|---|
| Joint Mobilizations | Muscle Stretching | Muscle Engagement |
Adductors |
| Common Misalignments | |
|---|---|
| Mixalignments | Cues to help |