Side Plank Pose, Variation

Sanskrit Name: Chakravakasana

Good for: Arms, knees, muscles, obesity, back muscles

Benefits

•     Pacifies mind
•     Increases concentration
•     Good for multiple organs and organic functions
•     Benefits spine and back muscles
•     Makes shoulder joint supple
•     Develops and tones arm muscles
•     Lubricates knee joints
•     Curbs obesity

 

 

 

 

 

 

Guidelines

•     Sit with your legs extended in front of you
•     Bend your right leg, and wrap it over your right arm (as high as it will go)
•     Press your hands into the floor
•     Lift your hips
•     Relax the breath, eyes, and jaw

Good to know

•     Practice this pose in natural environment
•     It’s best if you do this pose first thing early in the morning
•     Elderly people and children can easily do this pose
•     It can be practiced by both athletes or unfit people

By : Natural Health News