Sage Marichi's I -Marīchyāsana A

Try out this Asana with me?, Health Challenge Invite. Mar?chy?sana A

STEPS :

1. Start in Dandasana / Staff Pose.
2. Bend your left knee bringing your heel close in to your left sitting bone, foot flat on the floor with the knee pointing up. Keep a space between your left foot and right thigh.
3. Keep the right leg straight and active by engaging the thigh muscles and pointing your toes up to the ceiling.
4. Inhale, reach your left arm up, create length in the spine and ground your sitting bones.
5. Fold forward as you exhale reaching your left arm forward on the inside of your left thigh.
6. Internally rotate your shoulder by turning your palm away from you. Bend your elbow and wrap your arm around your bent leg bringing the back of the hand to the side of the thigh or the hip. 
7. Wrap your right arm behind your back bringing your hands towards each other, taking hold of the left hand or wrist if they reach.
8. Fold further forward as you exhale, keeping the lower belly engaged and the right leg active, toes pointing up.

Benefits

•  Amplifies blood circulation
• Enhances digestive functions
• Healthy Squeezing of Internal Organs
• Stimulates liver and kidneys function
• Strengthens the Shoulders
• Supports healthy brain Functions

Who Can Do

Consult a doctor before beginning an exercise regime.