Meru akarshanasana

Exercise-95: Meru akarshanasana (the spinal bending pose)

• Lie on the right side with the left leg on top of the right.
• Raise the upper torso and head and support them on the elbow by placing the right hand under the side of the head.
• Place the left hand on the left thigh.
• Raise the left leg as high as possible.
• Simultaneously slide the left hand to the foot and grasp the big toe.
• Do not bend the knee.
• Lower the raised leg and arm back down to their base position.
• Practice a maximum of 10 times on each side.

 

Breathing-

• Inhale while raising the arm and leg.
• Exhale while lowering.

Concentration-
On the physical movement.
Benefits-

• Relaxes hamstring and abdominal muscles.
• Stretches the side muscles, making them more flexible and strong.
• Reduces fat on the hips and thighs.

 

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