Starting Position:
Padmasana

Concentration:
on the balance of the whole body

Breath:
normal breathing

Repetitions:
once

Practice:
Sit in Padmasana. >With the help of the hands come up onto the knees. Concentrate on balancing in this position. >Stretch the arms overhead so that the whole upper body is lengthened and concentrate on a fixed point in front of you. Remain for 1-2 minutes in this position. Slowly return to the starting position.

Benefits:
Improves the sense of balance and ability to concentrate. Stimulates respiratory function and calms the entire nervous system. Strengthens the buttock, back, shoulder and arm muscles and helps with hip displacement.

Caution:
This Asana should not be practiced with problems of the knee joints.

Asana is included in the following categories:
Asanas and Exercises for Hip Dysplasia