How to practise. Kneel down on your palms and knees Palms exactly in line with shoulders Inhale and lift knees up bringing your body forward in plank Grip the floor with toes and keep the knees straight It is important to keep back straight with wrists, elbows and shoulders in a straight line Arms should be kept straight right below shoulders Lift the pelvis up bit higher to be in line with shoulders (between plank and downward dog) With inhale lift your right leg up and bend the knee Point your toe, slightly lift your neck and focus gaze forward With exhale bring that knee towards nose, bringing head between the arms With inhale lift your right leg up again, lifting neck and keeping gaze forward Repeat 5 times to begin with, building up to 10 times Change the leg to experience the benefits on both sides Relax in child’s pose for releasing the pressure from the back.Benefits. Strengthens thigh, arms, and shoulders Makes spine and abdominal muscles robust Improves balance in the nervous system Removes excess fat around the belly Boost confidence and prepare mind and body to face challenges of life Stimulates the manipura chakra Energises the entire body and instills feeling of positivity Develops a sense of inner equilibrium and harmony..Caution: Yogis with shoulder injuries, back injuries and stomach problems should go slower during the practice..Akshar Power Yoga Academy, #4004, 100 Feet Road Indiranagar.m akshar@aksharyoga.com.Follow The New Indian Express channel on WhatsApp Download the TNIE app to stay with us and follow the latest
How to practise. Kneel down on your palms and knees Palms exactly in line with shoulders Inhale and lift knees up bringing your body forward in plank Grip the floor with toes and keep the knees straight It is important to keep back straight with wrists, elbows and shoulders in a straight line Arms should be kept straight right below shoulders Lift the pelvis up bit higher to be in line with shoulders (between plank and downward dog) With inhale lift your right leg up and bend the knee Point your toe, slightly lift your neck and focus gaze forward With exhale bring that knee towards nose, bringing head between the arms With inhale lift your right leg up again, lifting neck and keeping gaze forward Repeat 5 times to begin with, building up to 10 times Change the leg to experience the benefits on both sides Relax in child’s pose for releasing the pressure from the back.Benefits. Strengthens thigh, arms, and shoulders Makes spine and abdominal muscles robust Improves balance in the nervous system Removes excess fat around the belly Boost confidence and prepare mind and body to face challenges of life Stimulates the manipura chakra Energises the entire body and instills feeling of positivity Develops a sense of inner equilibrium and harmony..Caution: Yogis with shoulder injuries, back injuries and stomach problems should go slower during the practice..Akshar Power Yoga Academy, #4004, 100 Feet Road Indiranagar.m akshar@aksharyoga.com.Follow The New Indian Express channel on WhatsApp Download the TNIE app to stay with us and follow the latest