Padahastasana (Feet touching pose)
Technique:
Ø Stand erect with feet together and hands to the sides.
Ø Breathe in and lift hands above head.
Ø Breathing out, bend forward to touch the toes. If possible pull the
torso forward so that face touches knee.
Ø Breathing in come back erect with hands above head.
Ø Breathe out and drop hands to the sides.
Ø People with cardiac ailments should do this exercise slowly
because of the aerobic nature of the asana.
Benefits:
Ø The action of bending forward brings
suppleness to the lower back and restores strength to the cartilages and
muscles on the lower back.
Ø The action of bending forward stretches and tones the hamstrings.
Ø This exercise is a very good aerobic exercise.
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