The word “Pasasana” is derived from a Sanskrit word “Pasa” meaning “noose”, “tie”, “snare” and “Asana” meaning “posture” or “seat”.

Steps To Be Followed:

• Sit with your spine straight and legs together.
• Bend your knees and lift your hips two inches off the mat.
• Press your feet firmly on the mat.
• Now get your right hand to cross it over your left knee, left hand behind your back and interlock the fingers.
• Stay in this posture for 7-10 breaths (each breath must be 6-8 seconds).
• Release your hands, sit on your buttocks, stretch your legs and relax.
• Repeat it on the opposite side.

Benefits:

• It helps in strengthening the ankles.
• It helps in stretching spine, groins and thighs.
• It helps in opening up the chest and shoulders.
• It helps in stimulating abdominal organs.
• It helps in improving posture.

Contra-Indications:

• Knee injury, lower back injury, herniated disc.

Disclaimer: – Please practice under the supervision of Yoga Teacher/ Yoga expert