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Shashankasana: Moon or Hare Pose

By Super Admin

Wednesday, July 13, 2011, 14:54

Step 1: Sit in Vajrasana

Step 2: Inhale and raise your arms above your head

Step 3: Exhaling bend forward from your waist and keep your palms on the floor. Your abdomen must be pressing against the thighs and your buttocks must be resting on your heels.

Step 4: Bring your forehead to the floor and keep the hands stretched in front of you with palms on the ground.

Step 5:Inhale and return to Vajrasana

Benefits:

Strengthens the muscles of the legs and thighs

Improves flexibility of the back

Helps relieve stress.

Improves skin texture

Precautions:

Those suffering from severe backache must not practice this.

Those suffering from severe arthritis must not practice this.

Disclaimer: Before practice, please consult your doctor in case you are suffering from ailments. It is recommended to practice under the guidance of experts

Article Published On: Wednesday, July 13, 2011, 14:54 [IST]

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