Shalabasana

Position : Prone Posture


Practice :

• Lie down flat on the abdomen with the legs and feet togerher.
• Place palms under the groin or make fist of the palms with the thumbs tucked in,
• While inhaling, slowly raise the legs as high as possible, keep the legs straight and together.
• Do not bend the knees
• Stay in the position about a minute or as long as is comfortable without strain.
• While exhaling, slowly lower the legs to the ground.
• Relax in Makarasana with legs apart.

Benefits :

• Strengthens the lower back and pelvic organs.
• Tones and balances the function of liver and abdominal organ.

Contra-indications :

• People with heart problem, high blood pressure, hernia and ulcer should avoid this asana.