Paschim = west. In this context, it means
backside; namaskar = greeting; asana = pose. Paschim Namaskarasana or the
Reverse Prayer pose is an upper body strengthening pose that works specifically
on the arms and the abdomen. It is also known as Viparita Namaskarasana.
Procedure
for Pashchima Namaskarasana (Reverse Prayer Pose):
- Begin in Tadasana pose.
- Relax the shoulders and bend your knees a little.
- Bring your arms behind your back and join the palms with fingertips facing downward.
- As you inhale, turn the fingertips inwards towards the spine and bring them to face upwards.
- Ensure that the knees are still slightly bent and the palms are pressed firmly against each other.
- Stay in the position for a couple of breaths.
- As you exhale, slowly turn the fingertips downward.
- Bring the arms to the side of the body and slowly come back into Tadasana.
Advantages
of Pashchima Namaskarasana (Reverse Prayer Pose):
- Opens the abdomen, thus allowing deeper breaths.
- Promoting Digestion
- Strengthening Wrist Tendons
- Strengthening Pectoral Muscles and Shoulder Joints
- Stretches the upper back.
- Relaxing Shoulder Blades
- Stretches the shoulder joints and pectoral muscles.
Therapeutics:
- Backache
- Weight Loss
- Digestive disorders
- Gas trouble
- Constipation
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