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 bodyStrengthens leg, ankle and foot musclesHelp develop control of bodyPromotes inner focus and coordinationStrengthens the knees and ankle jointsImproves posture and sense of balanceBoosts the flow of energy across the bodyEnhances power of concentrationStretches and strengthens spineJoining of hands together increases the flow of divine loveRegular 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.Follow The New Indian Express channel on WhatsApp Download the TNIE app to stay with us and follow the latest
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 bodyStrengthens leg, ankle and foot musclesHelp develop control of bodyPromotes inner focus and coordinationStrengthens the knees and ankle jointsImproves posture and sense of balanceBoosts the flow of energy across the bodyEnhances power of concentrationStretches and strengthens spineJoining of hands together increases the flow of divine loveRegular 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.Follow The New Indian Express channel on WhatsApp Download the TNIE app to stay with us and follow the latest