Konasana (Angle Pose)

The posture has a shape of an angle formed by the arms and the legs. So it is called Konasana. In this asana, the balance is maintained with the palm and the heels firmly fixed on the ground.

Procedure Konasana (Angle Pose):

• Keep the feet close together.

• Keep the arms perpendicular to the shoulders and extend the legs.

• Inhale and with the help of the palms and the heels, raise the trunk upwards. Bend the neck backwards.

• Keep the arms straight and the chest towards the sky.

• Hold this position for eight to ten seconds.

• Then slowly come to the original position. Repeat this asana four to six times.

Advantages of Konasana (Angle Pose):

• This asana strengthens the shoulders and alleviates the abdominal disorders.

• It gives sufficient exercise to the legs and the spine.

• This asana is considered to be a variation of Pashchimottanasana.

• So if it is practiced after practicing Pashchimottanasana, it gives many benefits.

• The spine is turned backward in this asana which brings flexibility and imparts radiance and youth to the body.

Therapeutics:

• Respiratory disorders

• Backache

• Weight Loss

• Digestive disorders

• Shoulder pain

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