How to make Konasana

 Konasana

TECHNIQUE:

1. Stand erect with the feet two or three feet wide apart.

2. Stretch the arms to the sides to be in line with the shoulders and keep the palms facing the ground.

3. Raise the both arms above the head and join the palms.

4. Keep fingers inter lock.

5. Keep the right and left arms to touch the ears.

6. Move the trunk side ways to the right side. Keep the position for some time.

7. Then stand erect. Again move the trunk sideways to the left side. Keep the position for

some time. Then stand erect.

Breathing:

Breathing should be normal in the final pose. Should not hold the breath. Deep breathing

can be taken after finishing this asana.

Timings:

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

or three times can be done.

Benefits:

The sideways spinal movements will help persons suffering from stiff backs. In this asana

the pelvic region is stretched. One side of the abdomen is extended while the other side is

laterally fixed. This keeps the abdominal muscles and organs in condition and the skin round the abdomen will not sag but remain healthy