ASHTAVAKRASANA

Ashtavakrasana

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.

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