One Legged Dolphin
STEPS : From Downward-Facing Dog, the forearms are planted onto the earth with the elbows narrow and the palms flat in a Sphinx position. The pelvis is tucked. The ribcage lifted. One leg is straight and rooted to the earth, while the other reaches straight toward the sky. The gaze is down and slightly forward.
Benefits of One Legged Dolphin
- Calms the brain and helps relieve stress and mild depression.
- Energizes the body.
- Stretches the shoulders, hamstrings, calves, arches, and hands.
- Strengthens the arms and legs.
- Helps relieve the symptoms of menopause.
- Relieves menstrual discomfort when done with the head supported.
- Helps prevent osteoporosis.
- Improves digestion.
- Relieves headache, insomnia, back pain, and fatigue.
- Therapeutic for high blood pressure, asthma, flat feet, sciatica, and sinusitis.
- Warms up the ankles and the toes.