Śayitapaścimatānāsana

(HR-III.68)

(similar to cakrasana)

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Translation :  Lie on the back and do pascimatanasana to form sayita-pascimatanasana

Benefits:

  • Stretches the spine, back, hamstrings and buttocks  …  engage abdominals
  • Stimulates the liver, kidneys, ovaries and uterus
  • Helps menopause symptoms
  • Improves digestive fire, appetite, reduces obesity and constipation
  • Increases blood flow to head
  • Calms the mind, reduces stress, anxiety, mild depression,  fatigue and helps with headaches
  • Invigorates the nervous system

Contraindications : Do not do with any back injury