Sumeru Asana - Mount Everest Pose

Starting Position: Vajrasana

Concentration: on the whole body

Breath: coordinated with movement and normal breathing in the position

Repetitions: 3 times

Practice: Sit in Vajrasana. Inhaling come up onto the knees. >Exhaling place the hands on the floor beneath the shoulders. Tuck the toes under and raise the buttocks high. Legs are straight and the weight is on the hands and balls of the feet. Look towards the navel. >Breathing normally remain in this position for as long as comfortable. >Exhaling lower the knees to the floor. >Inhaling return to the knee stand. >Exhaling return to the starting position.

Benefits: Refreshes the whole body and strengthens arm, leg and back muscles. Increases blood supply to the head. Regulates the circulatory system and balances the body’s energy. Helpful for sciatic problems.

Caution: Avoid this Asana with high blood pressure, dizziness or pain in the wrists.