Extended Bound Lotus Yoga -Yoga Mudrā

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STEPS :

1. Begin in Lotus and bring your knees as close together as possible.
2. Reach your left arm behind your back and clasp your left foot's big toe with your left fingers.
3. Then, reach your right arm behind and clasp your right foot's big toe.
4. Those with more flexibility can hold onto the top of each foot.
5. Grow your spine tall then hinge forward to fold.

Benefits

• Stretches the posterior muscles of the trunk and the neck.
•  Improves muscle tone and venous circulation of the spinal column.
•  Favourable effects on the viscera due to deep intra-abdominal compression.
•  Lateral stretch stimulates vital areas of the colon.
•  Helps prevent sagging of uterus and postnatal laxities.

Who Can Do

Consult a doctor before beginning an exercise regime.