The word “Vakrasana” is derived from the Sanskrit word “Vakra” meaning “twisted” or “crooked” and “Asana” meaning “posture” or “seat”.

STEPS TO BE FOLLOWED:

·        Sit with your spine straight, legs stretched out with knees straight with feet together and hands beside your body.

·        Bend your right leg at knee and place your right foot beside your left knee.

·        Now get your left hand over your right knee and hold your right ankle with your left palm.

·        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.

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

·        Now slowly release, and get your hands beside your body.

·        Slowly stretch your right leg, make it straight and keep it beside your left leg.

·        Repeat the same on the opposite side.

BENEFITS:

·        It helps in improving the digestion by regulating the secretion of digestive juices.

·        It helps in relieving constipation.

·        It helps in reducing abdominal fat.

·        It helps in improving the flexibility of the spine.

·        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.