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Knee to the Body

Knee to the Body

Starting Position:
Standing.
Concentration:
on balancing.
Breath:
coordinated with the movement.
Repetitions:
3 times with each leg.

Practice

  1. Stand with legs together. Relax the body.
  2. Inhale deeply.
  3. Exhaling raise the right leg, bending the knee, clasp the hands around the leg and pull it towards the body. Upper body and head remain erect.
  4. Inhaling lower the leg to the floor.
  5. Repeat the exercise with the left leg.

Benefits

Helps to relieve digestive disturbances, flatulence and back pain. Stretches the muscles of the lower back and hips. Promotes leg stability, sense of balance and increased concentration.

Asana is included in the following categories

Current Chapter: Sarva Hita Asanas Part 3

  1. Anandasana
  2. The Full Yoga Breath
  3. Breath Exercise with Arms Straight
  4. Stretching the Body
  5. Rolling the Body
  6. Pavana Muktasana
  7. The Boat
  8. Marjari
  9. Neck Relaxation
  10. Side Bending
  11. Twisting Exercise
  12. Arm and Hand Exercises
  13. Half Butterfly
  14. Raising and Lowering the Arms
  15. Knee to the Body
  16. Stretching the Body
  17. Khatu Pranam
  18. Anandasana
  19. Nadi Shodhana Pranayama Level 1
  20. Self - Inquiry Meditation