Noose - Pasasana
Try out this Asana with me?, Health Challenge Invite. P???sana
STEPS :
- Sit on a block with your knees bent in front of you and your soles on the floor.
- Shift your knees slightly to the right while keeping your heels down on the floor. Your chest is forward, close to the thighs.
- Suck your belly in and move your torso to the left. Place your left hand on the ground and move your entire torso to the side.
- Fold your chest down on the outside of the left thigh. Next, drop your right shoulder down around the outer edge of the left knee.
- You can stay here with your hands in prayer or go for the bind.
- When you are ready to bind, you’ll know because your elbow is past the plain of your shin.
- Reach your right arm around the legs and your left arm around your back. Catch your hands, grasping them together. Look over to the left.
- Use the block as your foundation to prevent twisting of the hips.
- Release slowly and repeat the pose on the other side.
Benefits
- Can relieve asthma.
- Stimulates the abdomen.
- Relieves back, shoulder and neck pain.
- Strengthens thighs, groin, ankles, and knees.
- Strengthens the spine and improves.
- Increases blood circulation in the torso and thus improves the nervous system's function.
Who Can Do
Consult a doctor before beginning an exercise regime.