Anantasana -
Yoga Pose
This is a pose named after the sleeping position of Lord Vishnu.
Sequence:
- Lie down on the back with legs together, straight extended, the toes erect and hands straight and palms resting on the floor to acquire the supine pose.
- Turn on left side, and place the elbow of the left hand on ground with left palm supporting your head as shown in figure.
- Keep right hand near your chest on ground, continue normal breathing.
- Bend right leg at the knee and place the toe on left thigh.
- Keep right knee steady pointing towards roof, hold index finger of the right leg by right hand.
- Continue normal breathing.
- Repeat this for right side with left leg on right thigh.
- While releasing the pose, slowly bring hands to the normal position and take supine position.
Benefits:
- Practicing of the pose improves balancing capabilities.
- It also stretches the hamstrings and calves, improving blood circulation and also cures any muscle pull.
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