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Steps
1.This posture involves stretching of
the posterior muscles of the body.
2.While sitting, stretch your legs forward
and keep them close to each other. Bend
a little forward, make hooks of your fingers
and hold the big toes on the respective
sides.
3.While exhaling, bend forward stretching
the trunk along the thighs. Rest your
on the knees, which should be kept straight.
4.Gradually, the tense muscles can be
made supple for securing the complete
posture. Inhale and return to the original
position
Benefits &
Precautions:
Aged persons and those with stiff spines
should do it slowly and steadily in the
beginning. All jerky movements should
be avoided & be overcome with patience
and perseverance. However, persons suffering
from slipped disc, hernia, lumbar spondylysis
and cardiac problems, and those who have
undergone abdominal surgery, should not
perform this asana. Paschimottanasana
is a fine stretching exercise of the body.
In one continuous movement, almost all
the posterior muscles get fully stretched
and relaxed. This helps to improve the
functions of the abdominal organs and
sets right respiratory disorders. It also
helps to improve memory.
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