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Yoga
Naman Pranamasana/ SNAIL POSE
By FITTR
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16 Oct 2018
2018-10-16T09:28:17.000Z
Preparation
This asana increases the blood supply to the head. Pranamasana is especially beneficial for the management of asthma. Let's look at how it's done: Sit in vajrasana. Grasp the lower calves just above the ankles, keeping the thumbs uppermost.
Method
Step 1
Slowly bend forward and place the crown of the head on the floor in front of the knees
Step 2
(Place a small folded blanket under the head)
Step 3
Raise the hips as high as possible, allowing the chin to press against the chest until the thighs are as vertical as comfortable
Step 4
Remain in the final position for as long as is comfortable
Step 5
Then Lower the hips and come back into shashankasana for a short time before returning to vajrasana
Step 6
Repeat this asana for the prescribed number of reps
Step 7
And that's how you do Naman Pranamasana
Step 8
Precautions: This pose should be avoided by people who are suffering from vertigo, neck problems or blood pressure.
