Technique
- Kneel, with the knees together, the feet about 12 inches apart, soles upward, and sit between the feet.
- Begin with the spine upright (vajrasana) and then bend backwards until the spine rests on the floor with the arms stretched back.
- Retain the position for 2 minutes. Regain the normal position by reversing the process.
Caution
There should never be more than normal pressure on the back, arms, and the ankle joints while doing this exercise.
Benefits
- This stretches the thigh muscles and the abdomen
- The stomach is stimulated.
- It strengthens the thighs.
- Helps those suffering from constipation.
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Yoga Asanas
Amila Sulabhasana |
Ardha Halasana |
Ardha Matsyendrdsana |
Ardha Padmasana |
Ardha pavanmuktasana |
Arohandsana |
Chakrasana |
Dhanurasana |
Gomukha-asana |
Halasana |
Hasta Parshvasana |
Hastapaddsana |
Katichalana |
Katishaktiasana |
Makarasana |
Mandukasana |
Matsyasana |
Mayurasana |
Naukasana |
Navasana |
Padahastasana |
Padmasana |
Pagachalana |
parivrtta trikonasana |
Parvat Trikonasana |
Parvatasana |
Paschimottasana |
pavan muktasana |
Sarvangasana |
Setubandh asana |
Shalabhasana |
Shashankasana |
Shavasana |
Shirshasana |
Siddhasana |
Sitting Position for yoga |
Skandha katiasana |
Sukhasana |
Supine Position for yoga |
Supta-vajrasana |
Surya namaskar |
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Trikonasana |
Uddyiana Bandha |
Uttan Tadasana |
Uttana padasana |
Utthit padmasana |
Vajrasana |
Viparitakarani mudra |
Vrikshasana |
Yoga Mudra |
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