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Yoga
Alternate Leg Hand Balance/ Dandayamana Bharmanasana
By FITTR
0 min read
20 Jun 2022
Preparation
This pose helps in improving the flexibility of the spine and lower back, toning and shaping the abdominal muscles and creates a slimming effect on thighs, hips and arms. Let's' look at the steps: Sit down on your knees Lean forward and place the hands flat on the floor beneath the shoulders with the fingers facing forward.
Method
Step 1
Raise the hips a little
Step 2
The hands should be in line with the knees; the arms and thighs should be perpendicular to the floor
Step 3
Inhale, raise the left arm and right leg up, so they're parallel to the floor
Step 4
Balance the body, look forward
Step 5
Hold the pose for 5 breaths
Step 6
Exhale, release the left hand and right leg
Step 7
Repeat on the other side by raising the left leg and right arm
Step 8
Precautions: People with knees or lower back problems should avoid this practice.
