The word “Agnistambasana” is derived from a Sanskrit word “Agni” meaning “fire”, “Stamba” meaning “statue” and “Asana” meaning “posture” or “seat”.

STEPS TO BE FOLLOWED:

• Sit with your spine straight, your legs stretched infront and legs together.

• Keep your hands beside your body.

• Now bend your left leg at knee and place your left foot closer to your groin.

• Bend your right leg at knee and place your right foot over your left thigh.

• Keep your right knee exactly above your left foot.

• Inhaling join your palms infront of your chest. 

• Stay in this posture for 7-10 breaths (each breath must be 6-8 seconds).

• Release your hands, place them beside your body and stretch your legs one after the other and relax. 

BENEFITS:

• It helps in stretching the hips and groins.

• It helps in strengthening the legs and calves.

• It helps in stimulating the abdominal organs.

• It helps in relieving stress and anxiety.

• It helps in calming the mind.

CONTRA-INDICATIONS:

• Low back injury, Knee injury.

DISCLAIMER:- PLEASE PRACTICE UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF YOGA TEACHER/ YOGA EXPERT.