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| + | ==Technique== | ||
| + | #Distance your legs hip-width apart. | ||
| + | #Inhale and slowly raise your arms upwards. Stretch your body upwards as well. | ||
| + | #Exhale and slowly bend the trunk forward from your hips till your hands reach your feet. | ||
| + | #Next, place the palms of your hands under the soles. | ||
| + | #Elbows remain slightly bent pointing outwards. | ||
| + | #Loosen up the shoulders and let the arms relax. Take a few slow breaths. | ||
| + | #Your knees must remain straight. The back ought to be concave not hunched. | ||
| + | #Bring the forehead between the knees if possible. Relax the back muscles of your neck. | ||
| + | #Take long and deep breaths. Relax the body. Stay in this position for as long as you feel comfortable. | ||
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| + | ==Technique in pictures/animation== | ||
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| + | ==Effects== | ||
| + | *Pada hastasana is very effective practice to remove abdomen fat. | ||
| + | *It is very useful in digestive disorders. | ||
| + | *Gives a nice stretch to the thigh muscles. | ||
| + | *Good practice to increase the height. | ||
| + | *Increases the strength of thigh muscles and calf muscles.<ref name="Effects"/> | ||
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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.finessyoga.com/yoga-asanas/padahastasana-hand-foot-pose-steps-precautions-benefits "Health Benefits"]</ref> | ||
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| + | </references> | ||
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| + | ==External Links== | ||
| + | * [https://www.sarvyoga.com/padahastasana-hand-under-foot-pose-steps-and-benefits/ Pada Hastasana on sarvyoga.com] | ||
| + | * [https://thehealthorange.com/stay-fit/yoga/how-to-do-padahastasana-hand-under-foot-pose-in-7-steps-its-benefits/ Pada Hastasana on thehealthorange.com] | ||
| + | * [http://www.yogicwayoflife.com/padahastasana-hand-to-foot-pose/ Pada Hastasana on yogicwayoflife.com] | ||
| + | [[Category:Yoga]] | ||
[[Category:Curative Asanas]] | [[Category:Curative Asanas]] | ||
[[Category:Displacement of uterus]] | [[Category:Displacement of uterus]] | ||
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Contents
Technique
- Distance your legs hip-width apart.
- Inhale and slowly raise your arms upwards. Stretch your body upwards as well.
- Exhale and slowly bend the trunk forward from your hips till your hands reach your feet.
- Next, place the palms of your hands under the soles.
- Elbows remain slightly bent pointing outwards.
- Loosen up the shoulders and let the arms relax. Take a few slow breaths.
- Your knees must remain straight. The back ought to be concave not hunched.
- Bring the forehead between the knees if possible. Relax the back muscles of your neck.
- Take long and deep breaths. Relax the body. Stay in this position for as long as you feel comfortable.
Technique in pictures/animation
Effects
- Pada hastasana is very effective practice to remove abdomen fat.
- It is very useful in digestive disorders.
- Gives a nice stretch to the thigh muscles.
- Good practice to increase the height.
- Increases the strength of thigh muscles and calf muscles.[1]
