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Tuesday, October 15, 2013

Ustrasana




Position :  Dandasana

Practice :
  • Sit in Vajrsana.
  • Stand on the knees. Keep the palms on the waist region with fingers pointing forward.
  • Keep the knees and feet together or give gap between knees and feet if it is comfortable.
  • While inhaling, lean backward and slowly keep the palms on the heels.
  • Push the abdomen forward, keep the thighs straight and bend the head and spine backward as for as possible.
  • Feel the stretch in the back muscles and distribute the body's weight equally between legs and arms.
  • Stay in the position about a minute or as long as is comfortable with normal breathing.
  • While exhaling, come back to the starting position by slowly releasing the hands from the heels one at a time.
  • Relax in Dandasana, with legs apart. 

Benefits :
  • Stretches the abdomen muscles, relieves from constipation. Makes the spine flexible.
  • Improves blood circulation to the brain.
  • Expands the chest region and regulates the Thyroid glands.
  • Gives glow to the face. Recommended for the people suffering from backache.

Contra-indications :
  • Any recent operation at the chest or abdomen and hernia problems should avoid this posture.
  • Not recommended for the people with severe low back pain and high blood pressure.

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