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Yoga Postures with Illustrated Weight Loss : ASCHIMOTTANASANA
Author : Mr. Vishwas Vasant Mandlik
Ardha
Pashchimottanasana is not an independent Asana. But since
Paschimottanasana (full) is difficult to practice,
Pashchimottanasana (ardha) is designed to enable the body to take
the full position later.
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Pre
position :
Sitting Position
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Step 1
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Fold the left leg in the knee and place the heel of the left foot
near the thigh of the right leg.
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Step 2
: Only
inhale.
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Step 3
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Exhaling, hold the big toe of the right foot with the left hand and
encircle the right hand round the waist.
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Step 4
: Exhale
completely, and bend downwards and touch the forehead to the knee.
Don't allow the knee to raise. Continue smooth breathing.
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Position
:
The process of downward bending is the same as in
Pashchimottasana (full). In this Asana one leg is folded and
the calf and the thigh are kept to the floor.
Releasing
:
1.
Exhale, and inhaling, start raising the head.
2.
Restore both the hands to their place.
3.
Straighten the left leg and take the sitting position.
Note: Practice this Asana by folding the right leg
making the relevant changes.
Duration
:
Initially, even if it is maintained for thirty seconds, one
experiences the benefits. Of course, after practice, it
should be increased to four to five minutes.
Internal
Effects :
Basically this Asana prepares the body for
Pashchimottanasana (full).
Precaution:
While bending downward, there is the possibility of the
knees and thighs being raised, and this should be avoided. |
