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Gitanandasana is an Asana. It is translated as Pose Dedicated to Gitananda from Sanskrit. | Gitanandasana is an Asana. It is translated as Pose Dedicated to Gitananda from Sanskrit. | ||
The name of this pose comes from "Gitananda" referring to a Hindu Sage", and "asana" meaning "posture" or "seat". | The name of this pose comes from "Gitananda" referring to a Hindu Sage", and "asana" meaning "posture" or "seat". | ||
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== Benefits == | == Benefits == | ||
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#Promotes spinal flexibility | #Promotes spinal flexibility | ||
#Stretches the hamstrings and the front of the thighs. | #Stretches the hamstrings and the front of the thighs. | ||
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== Cautions == | == Cautions == | ||
Revision as of 17:49, 13 December 2016
Gitanandasana is an Asana. It is translated as Pose Dedicated to Gitananda from Sanskrit.
The name of this pose comes from "Gitananda" referring to a Hindu Sage", and "asana" meaning "posture" or "seat".
Benefits
- It opens the inner back of shoulders and triceps
- Promotes spinal flexibility
- Stretches the hamstrings and the front of the thighs.
Cautions
- Be careful while doing this pose if you have any ankle, knee, hip, spinal or shoulder injuries.
