VAKRASANA

The
word “Vakrasana” is derived from the Sanskrit word “Vakra”
meaning “twisted” or “crooked” and “Asana” meaning “posture” or “seat”.
STEPS TO BE FOLLOWED:
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Sit with your spine straight, legs stretched out with knees
straight with feet together and hands beside your body.
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Bend your right leg at knee and place your right foot beside your
left knee.
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Now get your left hand over your right knee and hold your right
ankle with your left palm.
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Keep your right hand behind as you twist to your right side and look
at the wall behind keeping your chin closer to the right shoulder.
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Stay in this posture for 7-10 breaths (each breath must be 6-8
seconds).
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Now slowly release, and get your hands beside your body.
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Slowly stretch your right leg, make it straight and keep it beside
your left leg.
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Repeat the same on the opposite side.
BENEFITS:
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It helps in improving the digestion by regulating the secretion of
digestive juices.
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It helps in relieving constipation.
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It helps in reducing abdominal fat.
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It helps in improving the flexibility of the spine.
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It helps in stretching the hip joints and legs.
CONTRA-INDICATIONS:
· Slipped disc, Ulcers, Spinal
injury, Shoulder injury, Hip injury, during Pregnancy one should avoid this
asana.
DISCLAIMER: – PLEASE PRACTICE UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF YOGA TEACHER/ YOGA EXPERT.