(JP (L) 59) Slokha: Translation: Bring the soles together. Insert both the hands below the legs and take them out and elbow should touch the knee joint/ Bring the soles above on the head and make fingerlock by joining hands and keep them on the head. Gaze at the tip of the nose.
Benefits:
- Opens and stretches the hips, groin, inner thighs, buttocks and back
- Engages and strengthens the abdominals, upper back and neck
- Releases stress and tension
- Increases flexibility of the spine
- Stimulates the thyroid and parathyroid
- Energizes the body
- Works on balance of vayu ( 5 vital forces – wind )
- Awakens the kundalini