Little Thunderbolt - Laghu Vajrasana

Try out this Asana with me?, Health Challenge Invite Laghu Vajr?sana

STEPS :

1. Lift your chest to lengthen your spine as you move back to Camel Pose.
2. Bring your hands to grasp your ankles.
3. Drop your head back. 
4. With control that comes from grounding through the legs, drop your head back and slowly lower the crown to the ground, coming into a backbend.
5. Keep your arms straight and hold on to your ankles the whole time.
6. To come out, engage the core and draw yourself back up to kneeling.

Benefits

• Stretches the entire front of the body, the ankles, thighs and groins, abdomen and chest, and throat.
• Stretches the deep hip flexors (psoas).
• Strengthens the back muscles.

Who Can Do

Consult a doctor before beginning an exercise regime.