Five Pointed Star

Utthita Tadasana

Pronounce: oot-tee-tah TAHD-AH-sah-nah

Instructions

Stand with your feet together. Step your feet 3 to 4 feet apart with an exhale, pointing your toes diagonally outward. Point your tailbone toward the floor. Lift your arms up and out with an inhale, bringing them to shoulder height. Face your palms down and spread your fingers wide. Reach your fingertips away from you. Hold the pose and take slow, deep breaths. Release your arms with an exhale and step your feet together. Alignment Cues: Stretch fingertips away Point tailbone toward floor Soften shoulders Press outer edges of feet into floor Broaden across collarbones
Exercise Name: Five Pointed Star Instruction: Stand with your feet together. Step your feet 3 to 4 feet apart with an exhale, pointing your toes diagonally outward. Point your tailbone toward the floor. Lift your arms up and out with an inhale, bringing them to shoulder height. Face your palms down and spread your fingers wide. Reach your fingertips away from you. Hold the pose and take slow, deep breaths. Release your arms with an exhale and step your feet together. Alignment Cues: Stretch fingertips away Point tailbone toward floor Soften shoulders Press outer edges of feet into floor Broaden across collarbones Primary Body Parts: Chest, Spine Secondary Body Parts: Abs, Quadriceps, Ankles Equipments: Categories: Standing