Level 1
Expansion of the Chest
Starting Position: Standing
Concentration: on the expansion of the chest
Breath: coordinated with the movement
Repetitions: 5 times
Practice: Stand with legs slightly apart. Raise the arms forward to shoulder height and bend the elbows. Close the hands into fists, with the thumbs on the inside. Bring the forearms together and press the fists firmly together to tense the arm muscles. >Inhaling take the arms sideways and back as far as possible. The elbows remain at shoulder height. >Exhaling bring the arms towards each other, maintaining the muscular tension. Perform this movement 5 times slowly and with concentration and then return to the starting position.
Benefits: Strengthens the hand, arm, shoulder and back muscles and helps to counteract a rounded back. Stretches the chest muscles and deepens the breath.
ASANA IS INCLUDED IN THE FOLLOWING CATEGORIES
CHAPTER CONTENT
- Sarva Hita Asanas Part 1
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Sarva Hita Asanas Part 2
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Anandasana -
The Full Yoga Breath -
Breath Exercise with Arms Straight -
Stretching the Body -
Rolling the Body -
Twisting with Legs Straight -
Raising the Head -
Pavana Muktasana -
Extension of the Spine -
Flexion of the Spine -
Marjari -
Grinding -
Expansion of the Chest -
Swimming Movement -
Twisting the Upper Body -
Side Bending of the Upper Body -
Khatu Pranam -
Anandasana -
Nadi Shodhana Pranayama Level 1 -
Self - Inquiry Meditation
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- Sarva Hita Asanas Part 3
- Sarva Hita Asanas Part 4
- Sarva Hita Asanas Part 5
- Sarva Hita Asanas Part 6
