Urdhva Prasarita Padasana (Upward Stretched Legs)

Urdhva Prasarita Padasana

“urdhva” = upward

“prasarita” = spread out

“pada” = foot

Upward Extended Feet Pose

• Known as Upward Extended Feet, Upward Stretched Legs, 30-60-90 Lifts, 60-30 Lifts, Leg Raises, Double Leg Raises, Leg Lifts, UPP and L Pose
• Dharma Mittra shows a version of this pose which he calls Jatharasana (Abdominal Lift Pose) in Asanas: 608 Yoga Poses 2003 p 330
• Some sources call this pose Uttana Padasana (Extended Leg Pose). However, that name also refers to a different pose that is practiced in Ashtanga Yoga after Matsyasana, and we use the name for that pose.