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| + | ==Technique== | ||
| + | #Use both hands to grab your leg. | ||
| + | #Extend your leg towards the floor as far as it feels comfortable arching your back to maintain a leg hold about midway between your knee and ankle. | ||
| + | #Breath normally and hold the pose as long as it feels comfortable. Release your leg and straighten your back. Repeat on the other side. | ||
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| + | ==Technique in pictures/animation== | ||
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| + | ==Effects== | ||
| + | *Increased energy | ||
| + | *Opens up the hips, thighs, chest & shoulders | ||
| + | *Improved low back and abdominal circulation | ||
| + | *Improve digestion | ||
| + | *Reduced menstrual and menopausal discomfort<ref name="Effects"/> | ||
| + | *Reduces anxiety and stress | ||
| + | *Improves focus | ||
| + | *Reduce mild depression | ||
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| + | ==Related Asanas== | ||
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| + | ==Special requisites== | ||
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| + | ==Initial practice notes== | ||
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| + | ==References== | ||
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| + | <references> | ||
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| + | <ref name="Effects">[http://www.hyablog.com/asana-of-the-month-heavenly-spirits-valakhilyasana/ "Health Benefits"]</ref> | ||
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| + | </references> | ||
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| + | ==External Links== | ||
| + | * [https://www.tummee.com/yoga-poses/valakhilyasana Valakhilyasana on tummee.com] | ||
| + | * [https://www.123rf.com/photo_11534375_yoga-valakhilyasana-backward-bending-pose-by-indian-man-in-white-cloth-in-the-morning-at-mountain-an.html Valakhilyasana on 123rf.com] | ||
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[[Category:Curative Asanas]] | [[Category:Curative Asanas]] | ||
[[Category:Chest]] | [[Category:Chest]] | ||
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[[Category:Coccyx]] | [[Category:Coccyx]] | ||
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Contents
Technique
- Use both hands to grab your leg.
- Extend your leg towards the floor as far as it feels comfortable arching your back to maintain a leg hold about midway between your knee and ankle.
- Breath normally and hold the pose as long as it feels comfortable. Release your leg and straighten your back. Repeat on the other side.
Technique in pictures/animation
Effects
- Increased energy
- Opens up the hips, thighs, chest & shoulders
- Improved low back and abdominal circulation
- Improve digestion
- Reduced menstrual and menopausal discomfort[1]
- Reduces anxiety and stress
- Improves focus
- Reduce mild depression
