Yoga
Paschimottanasana
Benefits of the Asana
* Helps improve the flexibility of the spine.
* Reduces the fat form building in the stomach walls.
* Helps to control the bulging of the stomach.
* Slims the figure.
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Picture 1. Pictures by Ruwan de Silva |
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Sit on the floor and breath in and out deeply for five seconds. See
picture - 1.
Bend forward while breathing. Your spine and hands should be bent
downwards as shown in to picture - 2.
Your face should touch your knees as shown in picture - 3. Your
elbows should touch the ground. Practice this asana three times.
However, those who have undergone spinal surgery, hemorrhoids and
hernia patients, pregnant women and during menstruation should refrain
from practising the asana.
Instructor: Roland Withanage
(Dip in yoga- India)
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Picture 2 |
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