{"id":136,"date":"2019-08-21T18:02:39","date_gmt":"2019-08-21T12:32:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.askyogaexpert.org\/blog\/?page_id=136"},"modified":"2020-10-07T12:52:13","modified_gmt":"2020-10-07T07:22:13","slug":"utkurdana-yogic-jumping","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.askyogaexpert.org\/blog\/utkurdana-yogic-jumping\/","title":{"rendered":"Get Sturdy Body with UTKURDANA"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Utkurdana (<span class=\"st\">\u0909\u0924\u094d\u0915\u0942\u0930\u094d\u0926\u0928<\/span>) means jumping up. But it is not simple jump, it is synchronised with the breath. This is the beauty of this exercise that helps in overall body development. There is deep respiration and rhythmic activity of different major muscle groups during this exercise. This type of integration is sure to improve coordination of movements, i.e. neuromuscular coordination, alongwith the improved lung capacity and muscular development.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a20bf6e5dce5\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a20bf6e5dce5\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.askyogaexpert.org\/blog\/utkurdana-yogic-jumping\/#Starting_Posture_of_Utkurdana_Yogic_Jumping\" >Starting Posture of Utkurdana (Yogic Jumping)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.askyogaexpert.org\/blog\/utkurdana-yogic-jumping\/#Exercise_Technique_of_Utkurdana_Yogic_Jumping\" >Exercise\/ Technique of Utkurdana (Yogic Jumping)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.askyogaexpert.org\/blog\/utkurdana-yogic-jumping\/#Precaution_of_Utkurdana_Yogic_Jumping\" >Precaution of Utkurdana (Yogic Jumping)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.askyogaexpert.org\/blog\/utkurdana-yogic-jumping\/#Benefits_of_Utkurdana_Yogic_Jumping\" >Benefits of Utkurdana (Yogic Jumping)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"fittexted_for_content_h3\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Starting_Posture_of_Utkurdana_Yogic_Jumping\"><\/span><span id=\"Starting_Posture_of_HrdGati_(Engine_Daud)\" class=\"ez-toc-section\"><\/span><span id=\"Starting_Posture_of_Sarvangapushti\" class=\"ez-toc-section\"><\/span>Starting Posture of Utkurdana (Yogic Jumping)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Stand straight with the feet together and clenched fists, thumbs tucked in and arms bent at the elbows\u00a0 at angle of 90 degree. (1st Position)<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_587\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-587\" style=\"width: 223px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-587 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.askyogaexpert.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Utkurdana-4-224x300.jpg\" alt=\"Utkurdana - 1st Position\" width=\"223\" height=\"298\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.askyogaexpert.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Utkurdana-4-224x300.jpg 224w, https:\/\/www.askyogaexpert.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Utkurdana-4.jpg 765w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 223px) 100vw, 223px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 223px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 223\/298;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-587\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Utkurdana &#8211; 1st Position<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"fittexted_for_content_h3\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Exercise_Technique_of_Utkurdana_Yogic_Jumping\"><\/span><span id=\"Exercise\/_Technique_of_Sarvangapushti\" class=\"ez-toc-section\"><\/span><span id=\"Exercise\/_Technique_of_Sarvangapushti\" class=\"ez-toc-section\"><\/span>Exercise\/ Technique of Utkurdana (Yogic Jumping)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>Inhaling deeply through the nostrils, describe a full circle with your arms and return to their original position. (2nd Position)\n<p><figure id=\"attachment_588\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-588\" style=\"width: 249px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-588 size-medium lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.askyogaexpert.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Utkurdana-5-249x300.jpg\" alt=\"Utkurdana - 2nd Position\" width=\"249\" height=\"300\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.askyogaexpert.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Utkurdana-5-249x300.jpg 249w, https:\/\/www.askyogaexpert.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Utkurdana-5.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 249px) 100vw, 249px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 249px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 249\/300;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-588\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Utkurdana 2nd Position<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li>\n<li>When the arms are back, jump up as high as you can and bend your knees so that the heels strike hard against the buttocks\u00a0 (3rd Position). Exhale, throwing out your arms in front of you, while your feet touch the ground. (4th Position).\n<p><figure id=\"attachment_589\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-589\" style=\"width: 188px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-589 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.askyogaexpert.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Utkurdana-6-185x300.jpg\" alt=\"Utkurdana 3rd Position\" width=\"188\" height=\"305\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 188px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 188\/305;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-589\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Utkurdana 3rd Position<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li>\n<li>You have to synchronize the movement of arms and legs with the breathing.<\/li>\n<li>All these three operations are a matter of a few seconds.\n<p><figure id=\"attachment_591\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-591\" style=\"width: 255px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-591 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.askyogaexpert.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Utkurdana-8-258x300.jpg\" alt=\"Utkurdana - 4th Position\" width=\"255\" height=\"296\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.askyogaexpert.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Utkurdana-8-258x300.jpg 258w, https:\/\/www.askyogaexpert.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Utkurdana-8.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 255px) 100vw, 255px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 255px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 255\/296;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-591\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Utkurdana &#8211; Returning Position<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>You can begin with five rounds. You can increase its number as you regularly practice it.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"fittexted_for_content_h3\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Precaution_of_Utkurdana_Yogic_Jumping\"><\/span><span id=\"Precaution_of_Hrd_Gati\" class=\"ez-toc-section\"><\/span><span id=\"Precaution_of_Sarvangapushti\" class=\"ez-toc-section\"><\/span>Precaution of Utkurdana (Yogic Jumping)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Though the benefits of Utkurdana are wonderful, we should also be careful of its precautions. Under following conditions, one should restrict the practice of Utkurdana:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>High Blood Pressure and Cardiac Problems (such strenous exercise can raise the blood pressure instantly and may load the cardiac muscles)<\/li>\n<li>Hernia (This strenous exercise can aggravate the hernia issue; so it is better to avoid this exercise).<\/li>\n<li>Lower Back Pain\/ Sciatica\/ Lumbar Spondylitis (Because jerks in this exercise can aggravate the spinal issues)<\/li>\n<li>Knees Pain\/ Knees Replacement (One should consult with the physican before attempting this exercise.)<\/li>\n<li>Respiratory Problems &#8211; Pneumonia, T.B. (as it requires deep inhalation and forceful exhalation and it is strenous exercise, that will not be suitable to these patients.)<\/li>\n<li>Arthritis (Pain in the joints will not allow the practitioner to perform this strenous exercise. Moreover, such strenous exercise will aggravate the pain)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>One should not wear spectacles during the practice.<\/p>\n<p>Generally, we are confused when to breathe out and when to breathe in. You should go through commonsense <a href=\"https:\/\/www.slideshare.net\/GulshanKumar11\/basics-of-asana-pranayama-beginners-guide-84363036\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">basics of asanas and pranayama<\/a> to get an idea on general recommendations on yoga.<\/p>\n<p>RELATED: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.askyogaexpert.org\/blog\/hrd-gati-yogic-jogging\/\">Achieve your muscular body with HRD-GATI (yogic jogging) \u2013 Engine Daud<\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"fittexted_for_content_h3\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Benefits_of_Utkurdana_Yogic_Jumping\"><\/span>Benefits of Utkurdana (Yogic Jumping)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>Swami Dhirendra Brahmachari, author of Sukshama Vyayama mentioned that this exercise helps in<strong> increasing the height (during teenage years)<\/strong>, broadens the chest,\u00a0 and strengthens the thighs, which become shapely. Swamiji also mentioned that the powers of the mystic\u00a0 coil (Kundalini) are awakened by the practice of Hrd Gati, as the heels strike hard against the buttocks. The Serpentile Kundalini is located at the base of the spine, Mooladhara Chakra and it is understood that such striking may stimulate the sleeping kundalini to wake up and penetrate through all the chakras from mooladhara to sahasrar chakra. This leads to Spiritual Awakening and attainment of Moksha.<\/li>\n<li>As discussed above, since it is synchronised with the inhalation and exhalation of breath, it helps the practitioner to achieve <strong>better neuro-muscular coordination<\/strong>. Deep Inhalations and forceful exhalations associated in Hrd Gati helps in<strong> improving the lungs capacity tremendously<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Muscles of both forearm &#8211; biceps and triceps as well as thighs and calves are better developed. 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