Thursday, January 13, 2011

PADAHASTASANA

This exercise refers to touching the feet with the palms. That is pada ( legs) Hastasana ( Hands).

Method:  Stand straight and take both the hands straight up. Inhale. Keep the feet close to each other. Now








bend forward and try to touch the knees with your head. (see diagram) Keep exhalinb slowly. Stay for 15 to

30 seconds in this position.Initially you should try only this.  Once you are able to touch the knees with your
head try to keep the palms on the floor next to both feet.  Now take the hands down and come back slowly
to the normal position.




Benefits: This exercise is very useful and beneficial for those  with digestive problems. It gives exercise to all

the internal digestive organs like intestine, liver and kidney.  It also reduces back pain.
        

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