Try This for Lower Body Flexibility

How to practise it

  • Stand upright with feet together and hands by your side; calm your mind and body.
  • Plant feet firmly on ground with body weight equally on both legs and straightened back.
  • Slowly shift body weight on right leg and with strong balance, bend left leg.
  • Place sole of left foot on the inside of right thigh, heel should be kept close to perineum.
  • Left knee should point outside in line with hip.
  • Raise your arms, fold them at the chest level in Namaste pose.
  • Hold this position for 30 seconds.
  • Slowly release hand and foot.
  • Relax and come into the first position.
  • Change leg and hold the position for 30 seconds for completion of one cycle.
  • Breathe softly throughout the practice.
  • Perform 3-4 cycles.

Benefits

  • Helps increase flexibility in lower body
  • Strengthens leg, ankle and foot muscles
  • Help develop control of body
  • Promotes inner focus and coordination
  • Strengthens the knees and ankle joints
  • Improves posture and sense of balance
  • Boosts the flow of energy across the body
  • Enhances power of concentration
  • Stretches and strengthens spine
  • Joining of hands together increases the flow of divine love
  • Regular practice brings patience and regulates your senses

Caution - Perform this asana slowly and gently.

Akshar Power Yoga Academy

#4004, 100 Feet Road, Indiranagar

akshar@aksharyoga.com

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