Padahastasana Standing Forward Bend :-
If 'Pashchimottanasana' is attained in a standing posture, it becomes a different yogic exercise known as ' Padahasta¬sana'. This asana is also called 'Sthita Pashchi mottanasana'. Some people call it ' Hastapada Mangasana'.
Technique:
Stand erect. Keep the arms by the sides. Keep the heels close together. Keep some gap between the feet. Raise both the arms. Slowly bend forward at the waist. Keep the knees stiff and firm. The legs should not bend at the knees. Also do not let the arms bend at the elbows. Keep the palms under the feet as shown in the figure. Slowly exhale while bending low and contract the stomach. Now put your forehead between the knees. If it is difficult to bend low because of fat around the abdomen, try to bend the body slowly; do not bend the knees. Hold this position for two to ten seconds.
Health Benefits of PADAHASTASANA Standing Forward Bend Yoga l :-
- This asana removes the superfluous fat from the body making the body light.
- It directs the' apanvayu' downwards and out at the anus. .
- It has all the benefits of Pashchimottanasana
- It rectifies any unevenness in length in the leg owing to the fracture of any bones either in the leg or the thigh.
Leg Yoga Pose
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Vrukshasana Yoga
"Vruksha" means a tree. In this asana, the body assumes the shape of a tree. So it is called Vrukshasana.
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In this asana, the body remains in a half standing position with the support of the heel of one leg and the knee of the second leg. The body assumes the pose worshipping God.
Santulanasana Pose
In this asana, one has to balance the body on one leg, hence it is called Santulanasana.
Parsva Natarajasana Lord of the Dance Pose
The posture of the body while practising this asana resembles Nataraja. So this asana is called Natarajasana. The pose inspires one to go ahead and work.
Utkatasana Variations
Utkatasana is considered to be one of the best asanas. It strengthens the toes and the joints and the muscles of the feet.
Tarasana Star PoseTarasana Star Pose
While practising this asana, the body assumes the posture of a star. So it is called Tarasana.
Utthita Trikonasana Triangle Yoga Posture
When the final position is struck in this Yogic exercise, the body of the performer resembles a triangle, hence the name Trikonasana.
Chakrasana Wheel Position
In practising this asana, the spine is twisted in such a way that the body forms a semicircular shape, hence this asana is called "Chakrasana". It resembles a rainbow.
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