Sit on the floor. Extend legs, with right leg bent at knee and right sole placed against left thigh. Inhale and raise both hands.
Exhaling, lower hands to right foot. Simultaneously lower head to place it on right thigh. It may not be possible initially, so just lower the head as much as you can.
Continue normal breathing throughout. Inhale, raising head and hands to return to starting position. Repeat thrice. Then repeat entire sequence for left leg.
Avoid: In case of lower back problems and high BP.
Benefits: The stiffness in the body, resulting from diabetes, is ironed out gently. The pressure on the abdomen helps rejuvenate the islet of Langerhans, the pancreas and adrenal glands -- all of which are overworked in a diabetic.
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