Urdhva Mukha Paschimottanasana - Upward Facing Forward Bend Pose

Try out this Asana with me?, Health Challenge Invite. Stretches whole back and legs

STEPS :

1. Begin with sitting in dandasana and gently lie down on your back.
2. Inhale, raising your arms overhead.
3. Straighten your legs and lifting your hips bring your feet to your hands. Grab your soles using your palms.
4. Inhale straightening your back.
5. Exhale and roll up on your back to balance the body on the sit bones.
6. Find your balance at this point, inhale and look upwards.
7. Exhale, moving the lower abdomen forward bring the torso closer to the legs.
8. Bring your forehead to your knees then rest your chin to knees gazing upwards.
9. Maintain the pose for five breaths.
10. Inhale leaning slightly away from the legs still maintaining the gaze up.
11. Exhale release the hands and bend the legs to reach the floor.
12. Take a deep breath in and relax in the initial position

Benefits

• Enhances spine flexibility
• Maintains the reproductive system
• Stimulates the endocrine system
• Improves digestion
• Tones the arms

 

Who Can Do

Consult a doctor before beginning an exercise regime.