Half Wheel - Ardha Urdhva Dhanurasana
Try out this Asana with me?, Health Challenge Invite. Ardha ?rdhva Dhanur?sana
STEPS :
- Begin laying on your mat with your palms by your sides, your knees should be bent with the soles of your feet on the mat about hip-width apart
- Place your palms flat against the mat by your ears
- Press your palms against the mat and engage the front of your legs, glutes and your shoulders, lifting your glutes, lower back and shoulders off the mat. The crown of your head can rest on the mat. Hold this position for up to 30 seconds.
- Lower your glutes back to the mat and slowly release your palms back to start position
Benefits
- Stretches and strengthens the lower and upper back
- Stabilizes the neck
- Lengthens the arms and the shoulders
- Boosts thinking process
- It improves the function of the digestive system and thyroid glands.
Who Can Do
Consult a doctor before beginning an exercise regime.