The word “Padahasthasana” is derived from the Sanskrit word “Pada” meaning “foot”; “Hasta” meaning “hand” and “Asana” meaning “posture” or “seat”.

 STEPS TO BE FOLLOWED:

• Stand straight with your feet together.
• Inhaling lift your hands above the head.
• Exhaling bend forward try to touch your toes with your palms.
• Touch your head to your knees.
• Stay in this posture for 7-10 breaths (each breath must be 6-8 seconds).
• Inhaling lift your hands above your head exhaling drop your hands beside your body and relax.

BENEFITS:

• It helps in improving the balance.
• It helps in improving digestion.
• It helps in strengthening the buttocks, calves and the lower back.
• It helps in relieving stress and anxiety.
• It helps in improving the overall fitness.

 CONTRA-INDICATIONS:

• Hypertension, Heart problems, Spinal injuries

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