Move the right leg to about one and half meter away from the left foot. Turn the right foot towards right side of the body so that the toes are pointing away from the body. Exhaling, bend the right knee and bring the Trunk to rest on the right thigh, place the right hand on the ground beside the right foot. Inhaling, stretch the left arm over the head, biceps touching the left ear and look at the tips of the fingers of left hand. Maintain the posture for a minute with normal breathing. Return to sthiti. Repeat the same to the left side.
Note: In we final position, there should be a right angle between the thigh and we leg and we other knee should not bend. Both the soles should be fully in contact with the ground.
Benefits: Expands the thorax, strengthens the thighs, Prevents back pain, and stimulates the intestinal peristalsis.
Limitations: People with Cardiac problems may avoid this posture in the beginning days |