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Valakhilyasana
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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.
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
