Parsva Balasana - Thread The Needle Pose

Try out this Asana with me?, Health Challenge Invite.Stretches feet and shoulders

3 Minutes

Beginner

STEPS :

1. Begin in Table Top Pose, with your wrist just below the shoulders and your knees under your hips. Keep your spine neutral.

2. Now raise the right arm up to the ceiling, and open your upper body to the right. Turn your head up to look towards the right arm.

3. With an exhalation, turn back towards the ground and slide the right arm underneath the left shoulder. Turn the head towards the left and keep the ear on the floor.

4. Bend the left elbow and use the strength of the left arm to slightly deepen the twist. There’s also an option to place the left hand on your lower back or to extend the arm in front of you.

5. Hold the position for around 3 to 5 breaths, or longer if you want a deeper release.

6. Use your left arm to push you up from the pose and rotate the right and torso back towards the ceiling. Get back to Table Top position, then repeat the same steps on the other side.

Benefits

Great for mental and physical rejuvenation
Stretches feet and shoulders
Good for reproductive disorders

Who Can Do

Consult a doctor before beginning an exercise regime.