Shoulder Pressing - Bhujapidasana

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STEPS :

1. Start in Malasana (Garland pose). Bring the torso forward through the inner thighs.
2. Raise your hips until they are parallel with the floor. Draw your upper arms and shoulders as far under your knees as possible. Then place your hands at the outer edges of your feet, fingers facing forward.
3. Inhale and draw the torso forward, bringing weight into the palms of your hands. Press through the floor.
4. Exhale and squeeze your thighs into your upper arms. Wrap your left ankle over your right ankle in front of you.
5. Take your gaze toward your toes.
6. Hold Shoulder-Pressing pose for 30 seconds or up to a minute.
7. To exit, slowly release the ankles with an inhalation. Bend the elbow to settle the feet on the mat. Repeat the pose with the right ankle over the left.

Benefits

• Strengthens the arms and wrists.
• Stretches the upper back.
• Strengthens the abdominal muscles and hip flexors.
• Opens hips.

Who Can Do

Consult a doctor before beginning an exercise regime.