How to Make Padha Hasthasana

Padha Hasthasana

‘Padha’ means the foot. ‘Hastha’ means the hand. In the asana the hands are touching the

foot. Hence the name.

1. Stand erect with the feet together the feels and big toes touching each other.

2. Raise the both hands above the head and keep legs at the knees.
3. Slowly bent forward and without bending the legs at the knees.

4. Keep the both hands palms on the floor by the sides of the feet.

5. Move the head down and touch the knees.

6. Keep the legs straight and should and should not bend the knees.

 

Breathing:

Breathing should be normal in the final position. Should not hold the breath. After

finishing this asana deep breathing can be taken.

Timings:

This asana can be done for 10 to 20 seconds according to the practitioner’s capacity. 2 or

3 times can be done.

Benefits:

The abdominal organs are toned. Persons suffering from gastric troubles will benefit by

practicing this asana. Slipped spinal discs can be adjusted by this asana. Activates the liver,

kidney, spleen and pancreas.

Note:

This asana is a complement asana for pirai asana. At the end of each and every back

bending asana the front bending asana will follow. This is a rule in Yoga practice.