While
practicing this asana, the body assumes the posture of a star. So it is called
Tarasana. For better understanding, three exhibits of three different stages of
this asana have been indicated below.
Procedure for Tarasana (Star
Pose):
- Stand straight making an angle of 45o between the feet.
- Keep the arms in front of you.
- Keep the palms facing each other and stretch the arms in the in the line with the shoulders.
- Then keep the palms downwards facing the ground and stretch the arms on the sides in the line with the shoulders.
- Then bring the arms upwards and keep the palms facing each other.
- Hold the position for two seconds at each stage.
- After completing the third stage, bring the body to its original position.
- Repeat this asana three to four times.
- With repeated practice, this asana can be practiced six times daily.
Advantages of Tarasana (Star
Pose):
- This asana strengthens the lungs and the chest. It is very much beneficial to those who suffer from asthma.
- It activates the respiratory system.
- It expands the chest and makes it shapely
- The regular practice of this asana helps to increase the height of the body to some extent.
Therapeutics:
- Asthma
- Respiratory Disorders
- Increase Height
- Spinal Disorders
- Backache
- Digestive disorders
- Constipation
- Gas trouble
- Rheumatism
- Weight Loss
