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Gitanandasana

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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

This pose has the following 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.