Reverse Table - Ardha Purvottanasana
Try out this Asana with me?, Health Challenge Invite. Ardha P?rvott?n?sana
STEPS :
- From a seated position in Easy or Staff pose, bend the knees bringing the feet flat on the floor hip width apart. Keep the arms behind your hips with the fingers pointed towards your feet.
- Lean back into the arms and slowly inhale and lift the hips up towards the ceiling. Make sure the toes and knees are pointing straight ahead. Look straight ahead, up at the ceiling or carefully drop the head back.
- Press into the feet, squeezing the thighs and buttocks and engaging Mula Bandha to lift the hips high. Press into the hands and draw the shoulder blades towards each other to lift up high through the sternum.
- Breathe and hold for 2-6 breaths.
- To release: slowly exhale the hips back down to the floor.
Benefits
- Stretches to the wrists, arms, shoulders, abdomen, spine,
- Strengthens the core muscles, the muscles surrounding the spine, wrists, arms, buttocks, legs and back.
- Improves balance and posture.
- Energizes the body and mind.
- Expands the chest and improves lung capacity
Who Can Do
Consult a doctor before beginning an exercise regime.