Ashtanga Namaskara - Knee-Chest-Chin Pose

Try out this Asana with me?, Health Challenge Invite.Stimulates abdominal and reproductive organs.

STEPS :

1. Stand on all fours (both hands and knees) on the ground with hands underneath the shoulders and knees underneath your hips. Remember to breathe evenly throughout the pose.
2. Gradually bring your chin and chest towards the floor, and bring your shoulders right above your hands.
3. Position your elbows alongside your body, and your butt should remain high with the toes tucked under. The position of your body should look like an inchworm.
4. Hold this pose for a few breaths.
5. Gradually exit the pose by raising your chin and chest while untucking your toes and extending your legs. This will look similar to the low cobra pose.
6. Relax.

Benefits

• Effective in treating back pain.
• Strengthens whole body
• Stimulates abdominal and reproductive organs
• Strengthens your biceps.
• Strengthens rhomboids and trapezius muscles on your back.
• Stretches the fascia in the soles of your feet.
• Stretches your toes.
• Strengthens your hands and forearms.

Who Can Do

Consult a doctor before beginning an exercise regime.