Exercise-92:Sirsha angustha yogasana (The head to toe pose)

  • Stand erect with your feet about 3 feet apart.
  • Clasp the hands behind the back.
  • Twist the upper torso to the left.
  • Bend the body at the waist, stretch the arms upward, and bring the nose down to the left foot.
  • Bend the left leg slightly to assume this position.
  • Raise the trunk and recenter the body.
  • Repeat on the right side.
  • Practice a maximum of 5 times on each side.



 

Breathing-

  • Inhale while standing erect.
  • Retain your breath while twisting, bending and rising.
  • Exhale when upright.

Limitations-
Not to be practiced by people who have back ailments such as slipped disc, Or sacral infections.
Benefits-

  • This asana stretches the hamstring muscles, provides lateral stretch to the spine and eliminates waistline fat deposits.
  • It stimulates the entire nervous system and the appetite.
  • It helps to remove abdominal problems and constipation.

 

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