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| Paschimothan Asana (The Forward Bend) |
Steps
Stretch out both the arms parallel to the stretched legs.
Inhale and proceed towards the toes and try to touch them. If you cannot touch the toe, proceed only as far as they can.
Exhale and slowly bring your head down in between the hands; stretch out the hands, toes and head as far as you can. Stay in the position for 6 seconds.
Inhale and return to the first position. While returning the palms should touch and dragged through the legs.
Daily Practice
Start with three rounds and practice a maximum of five rounds a day.
Benefits
This asana has effects on the whole of the spinal cord, the complete nervous system and all the organs and glands of abdominal area including pancreas, adrenal, sex glands etc..
For diabetic people it has great curative effect. It gives flexibility to the spine, restores youthfulness, and acts as a medicinal aid for back ache and stomach troubles. Strengthens the sex glands and massages all the abdominal organs.
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| touching toes posture |