Banana - Savasana

Try out this Asana with me?, Health Challenge Invite. ?av?sana

STEPS :

1. Lie flat on your back, Legs should be separated.
2. Keep your arms at your side and your palms facing up. Just relax.
3. Close your eyes and breathe deeply and slowly through the nostrils.
4. Start concentrating from your head to your feet. Don’t move ahead without relaxing particular part of the body.
5. On each inhaling and exhaling (breathing) think that your body is totally relaxed. Let your tension, stress, depression and worry run away on each exhaling. You can practice this asana for about 3–5 minutes.

Benefits

• Strengthens the spine and rib cage in a lateral flexion.
• Stretches the oblique stomach muscles and intercostal muscles between the ribs.
• Helps in clearing toxins and reduces bloating.
• It also stretches the lung meridian, opens the shoulders and chest.
• Mobilizes the spine in lateral flexion.
• Relieves tension in the spine.

Who Can Do

Consult a doctor before beginning an exercise regime.