Yoga Practice Name
Upavistha Konasana
Yoga Practice Branch
Ashtang Yoga, Hatha Yoga, Vinyasa Yoga
Practice Level
Yoga Practice Type
Yoga Asana Type
Ashtang Yoga Category
Asana
Hatha Yoga Category
Asana
Steps and Description
- Sit in dandasana. Expand your legs as much as you can and keep your palms at the floor infront of your body.
- Now, slowly expand your arms and bend forward, so that your chin and abdomen touches the ground.
- Hold the position for as much long as you can.
- Return to the starting position and relax.
Practice Keynotes
- Don't bend the knees.
- The legs and hands should be equally stretched.
Cautions and Limitations
- Avoid facial contortions and excessive shaking of the body.
- Proceed carefully and only under expert guidance.
- At the slightest sign of discomfort, reduce the duration of practice and, if necessary, discontinue the practice for the day.
- Practice should never be rushed.
Contraindications
- Don't do it if you have any injury or back pain.
- Don't do it you are recovering from an operation.
Complimentary Practice
Purvottansana
General Benefits
- Stretches the hips, thighs, calves.
- Improves the digestive and respiratory system.
- Strengthens the legs and arms.
Benefits for Disease
Depression, Eating disorders
Body and Organ Affected
Chin, Shoulder, Elbow, Arm, Chest, Armpit, Forearm, Back, Navel, Waist, Abdomen, Hip, Leg, Thigh, Knee, Foot
