Workout Step
- Step-1Raise the hips a little
- Step-2The hands should be in line with the knees; the arms and thighs should be perpendicular to the floor
- Step-3Inhale, raise the left arm and right leg up, so they’re parallel to the floor
- Step-4Balance the body, look forward
- Step-5Hold the pose for 5 breaths
- Step-6Exhale, release the left hand and right leg
- Step-7Repeat on the other side by raising the left leg and right arm
- Step-8Precautions: People with knees or lower back problems should avoid this practice.
Alternate Leg Hand Balance/ Dandayamana Bharmanasana
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.