(HR-III.11,56)
Slokha:
Translation: Press the back of the legs with the arms. From behind the knees, hold the big toes and drop the head between the knees, imitating the shape of a bow.
Benefits:
- Strengthens the spine, legs, buttocks, back, abdominals, chest , neck and shoulders
- Develops core strength
- Stimulates the digestive fire and organs
- Increases digestion and elimination processes
- Opens the blood flow in the chest and heart region
- Expands the lung capacity, diaphragm and rib cage
- Stimulates the thyroid and parathyroid glands
- Stepping on palms stimulates the energy into the arms, chest and heart region