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Friday 18 November 2016

Asana 17 Padahastasana (feet touching pose)

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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