A very basic stretching pose, it helps you know your physical and
spiritual self. Plus, it helps you breathe right. Apart from that, it
also boosts the blood circulation level. Delve into this energy kick off
stretch for a stress-free weight loss routine.
How To do:
- Stand on the mat, feet joined together, back and head erect.
- Keep the hands aligned along your body, with palms resting on the thighs.
- Taking a deep inhalation, bring your hands over the head. Join the palms akin to Namaskar Mudra.
- Bend your head back slightly and fix the gaze on the joined fingertips.
- Exhaling and then taking a deep inhalation, stretch as much as possible.
- Keep the feet flat and firm on the yoga mat.
- Slowly lift your heels off the mat and try to balance yourself on the toes.
- Inhaling in deep, normal breathing, hold the pose till you complete counting 20.
- Taking a deep exhalation, relax.
- Release the pose and come back to the initial position.
- This makes one repetition. Repeat the pose 10 times, relaxing for a count of 10 in between.
- Improves posture
- Strengthens thighs, knees, and ankles
- Increases awareness
- Steadies breathing
- Increases strength, power, and mobility in the feet, legs, and hips
- Firms abdomen and buttocks
- Relieves sciatica
- Reduces flat feet
- Develops strength and flexibility simultaneously, especially in the spine
- Relieves tension, aches, and pains throughout the body
- Improves blood circulation
- Encourages healthy digestion and elimination
- Leaves you feeling refreshed and rejuvenated
- Expels dullness and depression
- Harmonizes the body and mind
- Increases energy and enthusiasm
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