How to do Padangusthasana & its benefits

The Journey of Yoga Explains Simple Padangusthasana Yoga 

Yoga: Padangusthasana

Target: Hips,Back,Thighs,Groin 

Level: Basic 

1. Padangusthasana:

Beginner's Tips

As you are beginner to this pose you should start with Tadasana.
Stretch your leg and make a move of your body towards up and down. Do it before you start to fall into this pose.
It will make easy for you to do this.

Step by Step instruction:

Padangusthana

• To form up this asan you need to come up on the Yoga mat.                                                                                            
• Start with the Tadasana. Stand up on the mat and bring your both leg close to each other parallely.                                                       
• Maintain a distance to your both hand apart of each side.                                             
• Now bend forward, aiming to touch the head to the knees and it should also toes the toes very smoothly.                                     
• Make sure that your head and torso move together with flexibility.                                                                               
• Try to hold toes with the fingers of hand of the respective side.                                                                                           
• Inhale and lift the torso. By doing this remember your elbow should be straighten.                                                              
• Raise up while exhaling and bend towards your toes again. Do it for 15 sec to a minute.                                                                 
• Release your toes by lifting hand and come back to actual position.

Benefit:

1. Thighs become strong.                                                                
2. Liver and Kidneys function get more activated.                                                             
3. It calms the brain and relieves stress,anxiety & depression.                                                                               
4. It improves digestion.                                                                 
5. Best for Headache and insomnia.

Caution:

Avoid doing these asan if you have asthma & diarrhea.If you have any kind of injury to your health, consult to the doctor or Yoga instructor before you start practicing.

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