Breathing:

Breathe normally throughout the practice.

Duration:

Practice up to 3 rounds on each leg, holding the final position for up to 2 minutes.

Benefits:

• This asana develops nervous balance.

• It also strengthens the leg, ankle and foot muscles.

Variation: Assume the final position of eka pada pranamasana. Keeping the gaze focused at eye level, inhale and raise the arms above the head, palms together. Hold the position with the breath inside and, on exhalation, lower the hands back in front of the chest. Repeat on the other side.