Type of Aasana : Warm-up /Basic
Basic Position : Basic Position : Baithak Stithi. Both legs straight and joined .Hands at the back supporting the trunk palms facing down .
How to do the Aasana :
- Bend right arm elbow such that Put right hand fingers on right shoulder
- Similarly for left hand left hand fingers on left shoulder.
- Straighten elbow so that now both arms are straight at shoulder height with palms facing roof or sky
- Eyes should be closed throughout
- Always remember when arms are straight they should be parallel to ground at shoulder height. This is very critical to this aasan.
Photo :
Breathing :Inhale while straightning . And exhale while bending .
Variations :
- Individual hands
- Both hands at same time
- Hands on the side parallel to ground as starting position
- Hands straight above the head and palm facing backwards as starting position.