Purvottanasana - Upward Plank Pose
Try out this Asana with me?, Health Challenge Invite.Stretches ankles and knees
STEPS:
- Sit with your legs outstretched in front of you in Dandasana.
- Place your hands a little behind your hips with the fingers pointing towards the toes, point your toes.
- Roll your inner thighs in, draw your belly in and up, and as you inhale, lift your hips up as high as you can, keeping your chin to your chest.
- Firm your shoulder blades on your back to help lift your chest up.
- When your chest is lifted you may choose to bring your head back.
- Keep your chin tucked when you bring your head back, to the point where you can’t keep it tucked anymore. Then gently release your head.
- Alternatively, if this feels too much for your neck, keep your head up and your chin towards your chest.
- Stay here for about 5 breaths, then as you exhale, lower your hips back down into Dandasana.
Benefits
- Strengthens arms and chest muscles
- Stretches ankles and knees
- Tones lower back
Who Can Do
Consult a doctor before beginning an exercise regime.