Eight Angle - Astavakrasana

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

STEPS :

1. Sit comfortably in the Dandasana pose with your legs stretched out.
2. Bend your right leg from the knee and hold your right foot with your left hand.
3. Bring your right arm on the inside of the right thigh.
4. Hold your right foot with the left hand and extend the right leg up. Your right thigh must be resting on the upper shoulder of your right arm.
5. Place your right palm firmly on the floor beside your right hip.
6. Hook your right knee with the right arm. 
7. Press your palms on the floor and lift your hips and legs off the floor.
8. Now bend your left knee and hook the left ankle with the right ankle. Extend both legs towards the right.
9. Shift your weight ahead and bend your arms at the elbows while keeping your shoulders square.
10. Gaze ahead and breathe deeply for 30–40 seconds. 
11. To release the pose, straighten your arms and trunk and bring your legs forward. Relax your ankles and return to the Dandasana pose.
12. Repeat on the other side.

Benefits

• Strengthens arms, legs, core and wrists.
• Improves balance.

Who Can Do

Consult a doctor before beginning an exercise regime.