Hasta-Padangushthasana : Method and Benefits

Hasta-Padangushthasana : Method and Benefits

In this posture, the hands hold the toes of the feet, hence it is called 'Hasta-Padangushthasana'.

Experimental method - 

Lay the seat of a carpet or blanket on the ground. Stand up straight. Put both feet together. Knees should be straight. Now raise the right leg slowly up the straight taunt. | It is practiced slowly. Raise the leg with the right leg raised with the right hand. Grab the thumb. Stay as long as you can in this posture. After this, release the thumb and bring the foot to its former position. Now raise the left leg and hold its thumb with the left hand. This asana can be done initially one cycle, later up to 10 cycles. Initially, you can also use a wall support on one leg.

Meditation in Hasta-Padangushthasana - 

This is a physical exercise. It does not take care.

Benefits - 

Applying this asana reduces fatigue. The heaviness and laziness is overcome. There is communication of energy, joy and power. Conscious feeling is intense. Stomach disorders like indigestion, constipation etc. are overcome. This asana makes the shoulders, legs, waist joints and muscles strong and flexible.

Caution -

1. Face the posture facing east. West in the evening.  
2 . Breathing speed is kept normal in this asana(pose).