Anantasana

This is a pose named after the sleeping position of Lord Vishnu.
Anantasana



Sequence:


  • 1. 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.
  • 2. Turn on left side, and place the elbow of the left hand on ground with left palm supporting your head as shown in figure.
  • 3. Keep right hand near your chest on ground, continue normal breathing.
  • 4. Bend right leg at the knee and place the toe on left thigh.
  • 5. Keep right knee steady pointing towards roof, hold index finger of the right leg by right hand.
  • 6. Continue normal breathing.
  • 7. Repeat this for right side with left leg on right thigh.
  • 8. 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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