Konasana:-
The posture has a shape of an angle formed by the arms and the legs. So it is called Konasana. In this asana, the balance is maintained with the palms and the heels firmly fixed on the ground.
Technique:-
Keep the feet close together. Keep the arms perpendicular to the shoulders and extend the legs. Inhale and with the help of the palms and the heels, raise the trunk upwards. Bend the neck backwards. Keep the arms straight and the chest towards the sky. Hold this position for eight to ten seconds. Then slowly come to the original position. Repeat this posture four to six times.Health Benefits of KONASANA Yoga:-
- This posture strengthens the shoulders and alleviates the abdominal disorders.
- It gives sufficient exercise to the .legs and the spine.
- This posture is considered to be a variation of Pashchimottanasana. So if it is practiced after practicingPashchimottanasana, it gives many benefits.
Meditation Yoga Postures
Padma Mayurasana Peacock Yoga
"Mayura" means a peacock. This posture is a straight plane with the forearms as levers. When this posture is performed, the body assumes the posture which resembles a peacock, which explains the Sansk
Vrishchikasana Pose
"Vrishchika" means a scorpion. In this asana, the body assumes the pose of a scorpion. So it is called Vrishchikasana. Those who can practice Sheershasana or Hastavrikshasana for a long time can pr
Parsva Bakasana Crane Yoga
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Tolasana Scale Pose
This is a variation of Bakasana. This posture is also called Tulitasan.
Utthita Dwihastabhujasana Yoga
This posture is a variation of Tolasana. It is a little difficult to practice . An aspirant must have strong arms to practice this posture.
Uttamangasana Pose
To practice Uttamangasana is not so easy as either Lolasana or Kukkutasana. The body should be strong to practice this posture. Gymnasts can perform this posture very easily.
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While performing this asana, the body takes the shape of a frog. So this asana is called Mandukasana.
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