Level 1
Swimming Movement
Starting Position: Standing
Concentration: on the movement of the arms
Breath: coordinated with the movement
Repetitions: 5 times in each direction
Practice: Stand with legs slightly apart. Lift both hands and place the thumbs on the shoulders. Raise the elbows sideways to shoulder height. >Exhaling stretch the arms forward horizontally. The palms face downwards. >Inhaling turn the palms outwards and bring the arms in a wide arc out to the side and back, just as in breast-stroke. The arms remain at shoulder height. Repeat the movement 5 times. >Inhaling straighten the arms out sideways and repeat the exercise 5 times in the opposite direction. Lower the arms and return to the starting position.
Benefits: Strengthens the arms, shoulders and thoracic spine. Stretches the chest muscles and helps to counteract a rounded back. Harmonises 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
