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Astavakrasana/ Eight Angle Pose

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16 Oct 2018

2018-10-16T09:28:17.000Z

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Preparation

This asana develops nervous control, Strengthens the wrists, leg, arm muscles and the abdominal muscles. Let's look at how it's done: Sit with both the legs outstretched. This is the starting position.

Method

Step 1

Now, bend one leg, place the foot as high as possible on the opposite thigh to begin with

Step 2

Now, gently stretch the leg upwards so the foot faces the roof, place your elbow below it

Step 3

Then press your palms firmly on ground

Step 4

Join the opposite leg to the leg that's in the air

Step 5

Place your weight on the palms, pick up your body and stretch both the legs to the side

Step 6

Once you do this, look in the front

Step 7

Keep breathing normally

Step 8

Hold for as long as easily possible

Step 9

Release and return to the starting position

Step 10

And that's how you do Astavakrasana

Step 11

Precautions: Those with an injury to the shoulders, arms, wrists, neck, hips, knees, lower back, ankles, feet and pelvis should avoid this asana.

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