Sasankasana Breathing

Position : Vajrasana

• Sit straight with spine and head erect. Rest the palms on the thigh.

• Slowly take your hands back, make fist of right hand and hold right wrist from the left hand.
• Relax the shoulders.
• While inhaling, slowly bend backward from the root of the waist region as much as possible.
• While exhaling, slowly bend the trunk  forward and rest the forehead on the floor. Relax the shoulders.
• While inhaling , come up to the sitting position.
• Repeat this practice 8 to 10 rounds.
• Synchronize the breathing with the body's movement.
• Close the eyes and relax. 

Benefits :

• It tones the pelvic muscles and sciatica nerves.
• Relieves constipation.
• Removes tension, gives relief who has stiffness in the upper back and neck muscles.
• Recommended for back pain, head ache, neck pain and menstrual disorder (Heavy periods and Frequent periods).

 Contra-indications:

• People suffering from high blood pressure, slipped disc and vertigo should avoid this practice.