Upavistha Konasana: How to do & What are its Benefits?

Step 1:

Sit on the floor with legs extended out in front (Dandasana).

Step 2:

Use a blanket, bolster or block for extra lift in the spine if needed.

Step 3:

Exhale and open the legs wide. Reach out through your heels and press though the balls of the feet.

Step 4:

Draw the thigh muscles up. Look up, lift your chest and extend your spine.

Step 5:

Exhale and extend forwards from the pelvis. Keep the length in your spine as you walk your hands forward between your legs.

Step 6:

Reach through the crown of your head towards your feet.

Step 7:

On each exhalation, sink a little deeper.

Step 8:

Stay for thirty seconds to one minute, or longer if comfortable. Inhale, release the hands and slowly come up. Bring the legs together.

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Originally published at https://theindianmed.com on June 29, 2020.