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Paschimothanasana Pose

August 30th, 2009



This pose stretches the entire back. It is simple, but quite strenuous, and usually requires weeks to master.

On a heavy, folded blanket, sit with your legs stretched forward and your heels together. Starting with your head and back straight up, bring your hands parallel to your legs, palms down.

Now, inhale, bend forward and try to touch your toes. Go as far as you can if you find that you can’t touch your toes at first. Exhale and gently bring your head down as far as you can between your hands. Now, stretch your head, hands and toes as much as possible for six seconds. Finally, inhale and return to the first position, draggin your hands through the legs with the palms touching.

This pose provides the spine with youthful flexibility. It also aids bach aches and even stomach problems as well as massaging the abdominal organs. It also strengthens your sex drive.

Try three cycles per day at first, then work up to five cycles per day.

Namaste