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Ustrasana
Ustrasana
Technique
2. Rest the palms on the hips. Stretch the thighs, curve the spine back and extend the ribs.
3· Exhale, place the right palm over the right heel and the left palm over the left heel. If possible, place the palms on the soles of the feet.
4. Press the feet with the palms, throw the head back and push the spine towards the thighs, which should be kept prependicular to the floor.
5· Contract the buttocks and stretch the dorsal and the coccyx regions of the spine still further, keeping the neck stretched back.
6. Remain in this position for about half a minute with normal breathing.
7· Release the hands one by one and rest them on the hips. Then sit on the floor and relax.
Effects
People with drooping shoulders and hunched backs will benefit by this asana. The whole spine is stretched back and is toned. This pose can be tried conveniently by the elderly and even by persons with spinal Injury.