YogaMudra (Yogic Icon Pose)
Technique: (Should be
learned under supervision)
Ø Sit in Padmasana. Experience the balance.
Ø Place hands on the heels with hands pointing inwards. Breathe in.
Ø Breathing out, bend forward till the face touches the ground. In
case you are doing this for the first time, bend forward only till you reach
the limits of comfort. Hold for 10 counts.
Ø Bring the body back to original position in Padmasana.
Ø Bring the legs to original position.
Ø Once is enough. Increase the duration slowly.
Benefits:
Ø The action of bending forward against the resistance of the heel
stretches the lower back. This tones up the back and relieves any stress in the
lower back. This stretching also energises the cartilages along the complete
spine and tones it up.
Ø The forward action pushes in the viscera and induces peristalsis.
This exercise is good for curing constipation. The action of pushing also
invigorates all the organs in the stomach such as pancreas, liver, and
intestines and normalises their functioning.
Ø This exercise to a minor extent removes excess adipose tissues and
reduces fat.
Some noteworthy points:
Ø People with cardiac ailments and obesity should avoid this
exercise.
Ø Those with lower back problems should not go to the complete position.
Instead, it is advisable that they go forward till there is discomfort in the
lower back and stop. Do sethubandasana after this.
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