Vashishthasana

Exercise-125: Vashishthasana (the straight arm stretch pose)

• Lie on the left side with the right leg above the left leg.
• Place the right hand on the right thigh and the left palm on the ground under the left shoulder.
• The fingers must point away from the feet.
• Straighten the left elbow and raise the upper torso.
• Raise the hip until the entire body is straight and on a 30 degree incline supported by the left arm and foot.
• Bend the right knee and grasp the big toe with the right hand.
• Raise the foot and stretch the leg.
• Release the toe.
• Lower the leg and then the body.
• Practice a maximum of 5 times on each side.

Breathing-

• Practice this asana with the breath retained inside.
• Normal unrestrained breathing may be practiced once the foot is securely raised.

Concentration
On maintaining balance and on relaxing the leg muscles.
Benefits-

• This asana improves nervous balance and removes anxiety.
• It makes the leg muscles supple and strengthens the arms.

 

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