Eka pada padmottanasana

Exercise-97: Eka pada padmottanasana (The leg raised to head pose)

• Sit with the legs stretched forward.
• Bend the left leg and place the foot flat on the ground in front of the left hip.
• Fold the right leg keeping the knee flat on ground, and place the right heel under the perineum.
• Interlock the-fingers under the left foot.
• Raise the left foot and straighten the knee.
• Bring the knee up to the nose and keep the leg straight.
• Stretch each leg a maximum of 5 times.

Breathing-

• Inhale while seated.
• Retain your breath while raising and lowering the leg.
• Exhale when seated.

Limitations-
Not for persons with any back ailment.
Benefits-
Makes hamstring muscles and hip joints flexible.

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