In this exercise the entire body balance rests on the fingers and hence initially one can find it difficult to control the balance.  With constant practice one can definitely perform this exercise effectively. Technique 1.  Sit on the ground and stretch the legs forward and keep ...

Technique 1.  Join the legs together.  Place the palm on the ground and bend the trunk.  The shoulder should touch the knees 2.  Raise the legs above slowly, lift the  head and keep the hands straight (refer Fig. 50.0). 3.  Stay in this position for a ...

Technique 1.  Kneel on the floor with the knees apart.  Place the head and chest slightly forward.  Place the palms on the ground so that fingers point towards the feet.  Elbows kept firmly pressed against navel point of the abdomen 2.  Now stretch the legs backward ...

"Nauka" means "boat" in Sanskrit. The final position of this asana resembles a boat. Hence the name. Sequence: Lie straight on your abdomen and chest with your forehead resting on the floor. Keep the feet together and the arms on the sides. Stretch out ...

"Oordhwa" means "raised", "Pada" means "foot" and "Hasta" means "hand" in Sanskrit. You have to touch your raised feet with your hands in this posture. Sequence: Lie flat on your back. Stretch out your legs fully and keep them together. Place the palms on ...

"Vriksha" means "tree" in Sanskrit. In the final position of this asana, you have to stand still like a tree. Sequence: Stand erect. Keep the feet together and the knees straight with arms on the respective sides. Without bending the left knee, lift the ...