Straight Leg Raise Breathing ( Both )

Position : Supine Posture

• Lie down on the back. Legs are straight with feet together.
• Hands by the sides of the body with the palms facing down.
• Relax the whole body and mind.
• Suck the abdomen in and with the support of the arms, While inhaling slowly raise the both the legs together to the vertical position. Raise the legs as high as you can, do not strain yourself.
• Do not bend the knees.
• While exhaling, slowly bring your legs down without bending the knees.
• Practice 5 rounds.

Benefits :

• Stretches hamstrings, calf muscles, ankle joints and knees.
• Tones, strengthens the abdominal muscles.
• Reduces fat around the waist and abdomen muscles.

 Precautions :

• Avoid this exercise who has heart problem, hernia.
• People suffering from chronic back pain,sciatica, neck pain should not practice this exercise.