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Paschimottanasana (Seated forward bend)
November 19, 2007
Sit down. Stretch out legs in front. Inhale, lifting both arms high overhead. Exhaling, stretch forward, as if reaching to the wall in front of you. Lower head simultaneously, reaching hands to towards feet. Continuing to exhale slowly, reach head as low as you can. Reach your hands simultaneously to the feet. If unable to reach feet, hold legs where you can reach, either at calves or ankles.
Those with spinal problems may bend knees lightly, initially, to accommodate the spinal stretch. Relax in the pose, breathing normally. Release after a few breaths. Repeat thrice. Later, for anger therapy you must learn to hold the pose longer, for over a minute or more.
Avoid: If having severe lower backache, very high blood pressure and in inflammatory conditions.
Benefits: Is very soothing and calming. De-stresses. It is a complete body workout. Heals or controls most ailments, like diabetes, cervical or neck problems, uro-genital ailments and obesity.
Also read: 5 yoga poses to build stamina
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