Paschimottanasana
“This asana are a great help to diabetes patients and have numerous other benefits too”
This looks simple, but is in fact one of the most difficult asanas to do.
STEPS:
- Sit on a mat with your legs stretched straight out in front of you.
- Breathe OUT. Slowly bend forward, trying to touch your feet. Don't bend your knees.
- If you feel a constriction while bending, straighten up slightly and then try and bend further forward.
- Don't push yourself too hard. You may not be able to get very far if you are a beginner. Don't get impatient and push yourself too hard. You will only injure your muscles. Just bend forward as far as you can go.
- It is important that you hold this pose. There is no point in just bouncing back and forth.
- Exhale, while returning to normal position.
BENEFITS:
- Stretches the back and spine
- Stretches the shoulders
- Stretches the hamstrings
- Beneficial for the kidneys, liver, ovaries and uterus. (It is thus a must for women. It also helps ease menstrual discomfort.)
- Beneficial for diabetics and improves digestion.
Don't try this if:
You have back problems, asthma or diarrhea.
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