Exercise Videos
Yoga
Astavakrasana/ Eight Angle Pose
By FITTR
0 min read
16 Oct 2018
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.
