Padahastasana

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The term 'Pada' would mean 'foot' and 'Hasta' would mean 'Hand'. This asana is about standing on the hands. Hence its name.

1.Stand in Tadasana
2.Breathe out and bend forward and having the knees tight, without bending them insert the hands under the feet with the palms touching the soles.
3.Raise the head up and have the back as concave as possible without slackening the grip at the knees and take a few breaths in this position.

4.Exhale and bring the head downwards in between the knees, bending the elbows and pulling the feet up from the palms.
5.Remain in this position for about 20 seconds breathing normally.
6.Inhale and lift the head up and get back to position 2.
7.Inhale and return back to Tadasana.

Benefits

The abdominal organs are toned with this asana. It facilitates digestion with increased digestive juices. It also provides good relief to people suffering from a bloating stomach and gastric problems. The concave back position in the asana helps in curing slipped discs. However do not bring the head in between the knees if one has a displaced disc.