The word “Ashtavakrasana” is derived from Sanskrit word “Ashta” meaning “eight”, “Vakra” meaning “curve” or “bend” and “Asana” meaning “posture” or “seat”.

STEPS TO BE FOLLOWED:

• Sit with your spine straight and legs stretched infront.

• Bend your right knee get it closer to your chest, place your right palm between your legs closer to your groin.

• Lift your right foot such that your right calf muscles parallel to the mat and place your right thigh behind your arm.

• Your chest should be facing the wall infront and your right elbow slightly bent.

• Now lift your left leg and cross your right ankle over your left ankle.

• Place your left palm beside your left thigh.

• Inhaling lift your buttocks of the mat.

• Try to maintain balance , exhaling straighten your legs.

• Inhaling bend your elbows and bend forward.

• Stuck your abdomen in, tighten your abs.

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

• Now slowly bend your knees, drop your hips on the mat.

• Release your legs, lay them straight and relax.

BENEFITS:

• It helps in strengthening the arms and wrists.

• It helps in improving digestion.

• It helps in improving balance.

• It helps in relieving stress and anxiety.

CONTRA-INDICATIONS:

• Shoulder, elbow, wrist injuries.

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