One Legged Dolphin
Try out this Asana with me?, Health Challenge Invite. One Legged Dolphin
STEPS :
- From Downward-Facing Dog, the forearms are planted onto the earth with the elbows narrow and the palms flat in a Sphinx position.
- The pelvis is tucked. The ribcage lifted.
- One leg is straight and rooted to the earth, while the other reaches straight toward the sky.
- The gaze is down and slightly forward.
Benefits
- Calms the brain and helps relieve stress and mild depression.
- Energizes the body.
- Stretches the shoulders, hamstrings, calves, arches, and hands.
- Strengthens the arms and legs.
- Helps relieve the symptoms of menopause.
- Relieves menstrual discomfort when done with the head supported.
- Helps prevent osteoporosis.
- Improves digestion.
- Relieves headache, insomnia, back pain, and fatigue.
- Therapeutic for high blood pressure, asthma, flat feet, sciatica, and sinusitis.
- Warms up the ankles and the toes.
Who Can Do
Consult a doctor before beginning an exercise regime.