PRASARITA PADOTTANASANA D

By Himanshu JoshiYoga

This is the 4^th and the last of the Prasarita Padottanasana series. With the help of the pulling force of your arms and hands, you get to go deeper in this asana.

METHOD

1- Stand with the legs apart, as in the previous Prasarita Padottanasana variations, and as you inhale, place the hands on the waist.

2 – As you exhale, bend forward and take hold of the big toes with your index and middle fingers. Lift your head up and keep the arms and spine straight.

3 – Inhale and look forward, then as you exhale, place the top of your head on the ground in line with the feet. Keep the legs straight and the lower abdomen pulled in. Breathe fully and deeply as much as possible.

4 – As you inhale, keep your hands where they are, and lift the head up completely. Exhale there. Place your hands on the waist as you inhale, and bring your upper body up and go to Samasthiti.

BENEFITS

Helps to dissolve excess fat in the lower abdomen
Helps to cure constipation
Stretches the back side of the whole legs, glutes, and lower back as well as the shoulders, chest, abdomen
Improves the hop joint flexibility
Creates healthy space between the vertebrae
Strengthen the feet, the entire legs, arms, and shoulders
Creates length in the spine
Improves posture
Bringing a fresh supply of blood in the head thus helps in reducing fatigue and stress

CONTRAINDICATION

Avoid this asana unless instructed any modifications by professionals if you have any of the below or feel uncomfortable any time during your practice.