Sit on a mat with legs stretched out, thighs, knees, ankles and feet together. Back and neck erect, rest on your buttock bones. Bend your right knee and lean forward Bend your torso and bring your right hand under your right thigh and simultaneously extend your left hand backwards to clasp the right hand Lift your torso up and slowly straighten your right knee still holding your hands as earlier Your gaze should be relaxed and towards the toes of the right leg Ensure the left leg i straightened and is rooted to the ground Breathe rhythmically and stay in the pose for 30 - 40 seconds Gently come out of the pose (kick legs and shake hands to relax muscles) Change the orientation of the leg to other side and repeat on left side to complete one cycle Repeat the cycle 3-4 times.Benefits. Strengthens arms, back and stomach muscles Massages the internal abdominal organs Removes stiffness as spine is stretched up to the tail-bone It activates the digestion process and cleanses the organs Strengthens thighs and helps in mobilization of hamstrings Stretches the inner groins Strengthens the shoulders It tightens and tones the area of the belly It stimulates kidneys and liver Improves core strength This posture boosts the flow of energy across the body Calms the mind and brings relief from anxiety, stress, and tension It enhances flexibility of the hip ligaments It is beneficial to the respiratory system Helps in improving the lung capacity.Caution- To be performed .under Master’s guidance. Practitioners with shoulder injury and tight hips must proceed very gently. .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
Sit on a mat with legs stretched out, thighs, knees, ankles and feet together. Back and neck erect, rest on your buttock bones. Bend your right knee and lean forward Bend your torso and bring your right hand under your right thigh and simultaneously extend your left hand backwards to clasp the right hand Lift your torso up and slowly straighten your right knee still holding your hands as earlier Your gaze should be relaxed and towards the toes of the right leg Ensure the left leg i straightened and is rooted to the ground Breathe rhythmically and stay in the pose for 30 - 40 seconds Gently come out of the pose (kick legs and shake hands to relax muscles) Change the orientation of the leg to other side and repeat on left side to complete one cycle Repeat the cycle 3-4 times.Benefits. Strengthens arms, back and stomach muscles Massages the internal abdominal organs Removes stiffness as spine is stretched up to the tail-bone It activates the digestion process and cleanses the organs Strengthens thighs and helps in mobilization of hamstrings Stretches the inner groins Strengthens the shoulders It tightens and tones the area of the belly It stimulates kidneys and liver Improves core strength This posture boosts the flow of energy across the body Calms the mind and brings relief from anxiety, stress, and tension It enhances flexibility of the hip ligaments It is beneficial to the respiratory system Helps in improving the lung capacity.Caution- To be performed .under Master’s guidance. Practitioners with shoulder injury and tight hips must proceed very gently. .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
