Stiffness of joints can cause discomfort and limit your range of motion.Yoga poses provide relief to stiff and damaged joints. Yoga's controlled movements and gentle pressures reach deep into troubled joints. This posture helps to loosen the joints by flexing and stretching the tendons and muscles of shoulder, elbow, wrist, hips, knees and ankles.
Initial position- Stand with 2 feet distance between your feet.1. Bring the left leg up and cross the left thigh over the right.
2. Hook the left foot around the right calf.
3. Bring the arms out in front. Twist your arms, right arm over left arm and bring your palms together
4. Lift the elbows while keeping the shoulders sliding down the back. ( Do not look down)
5. Repeat on the other side.
Holding the pose – Deep breathing.
Tip- Stare at one point for balance.
Beginners- 30secs
Advanced-2 mins
Releasing the pose- Release your legs first and then release your arms.
Benefits – It helps develop focus and concentration.It improves balance, coordination and has calming effect on your mind.
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