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Yoga Postures with Illustrated Weight Loss : SARAL HASTA BHUJANGASANA
Author : Mr. Vishwas Vasant Mandlik
The
shape of the spinal column is similar to that of a cobra raising its
head.
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Pre
position :
Prone
Position
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Step 1
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Bring both the hands close near chest and place palms on the
ground. Touch the forehead on the ground.
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Step 2
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Inhaling first raise the forehead and chin, bend neck as
much as possible and start raising the shoulders at ease
giving pressure to each Vertibra of the backbone. Raise the chest along with till the
hands become straight. Take the neck back, start normal breathing.
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Position
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Initially you will feel the weight to be on both the hands
but with practice it you can shift this to the spinal cord.
In the final position keep the hands straight, chest
forward. Keep the spine in arch.
Releasing
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1.
Inhale and exhaling, with the support of the spinal
column, start lowering the shoulders slowly with first
abdomen touching the floor
and then chest, forehead.
2.
Place the chin on floor and hands back to the original
position. Attain prone position.
Duration
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Initially practice it for 5 to 10 second. After practicing
it for few days you can increase the repetitions, once you
are able to do 5 repetitions easily then reduce repetitions
and increase the time up to 1 min.
Internal
Effects :
This asana is concerned with the spinal cord and the muscles
of the stomach. Due to the stretching the efficiency of the
digestive organs increases. To some extent back problems are
reduced as the blood circulation is improved.
Precaution:
People suffering from Back problems, TB in intestine, ulcer
in stomach, harnia should consult Yoga expert before
practicing this asana.
Jerks and unbearable strains should be avoided. |
