ETYMOLOGY: This pose is in some ways a variant of DHANURASANA. The Sanskrit term UTTYTHA means “lifted”, and the term ARDHA means “half”. Consequently, the name of this asana may be translated as “the half arch standing”.
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The right side:
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BENEFICIAL EFFECTS
From a physical point of view, this asana has all the beneficial effects of DHANURASANA. The muscular extension allows the spine to gain in flexibility. This pose is also a good preparation for the practice of DHANURASANA.