Vishnu asana

Vishnu: Indian god (the preserver), who is generally seen lying on his sides; asana- Pose

Pronounced as- Vish-a-nuh-asanah

How to Practice Vishnu Asana (Lying down on sides)

• Roll over to lie down on your right side.
• Support your head high on the right palm with elbow placed firm on the floor.
• Left palm placed on the floor near the chest. If possible, straighten your legs.
• Lift your left leg up and slowly bring it down.
• Repeat about 3 times.
• Now make circles rotating the whole leg from the pelvic joint.
• Do it a few times(5-6 times) in one direction and then on the other.
• Bring your leg down slowly and rest.
• Roll over to lie on the left side.
• Repeat the entire sequence.
• Lie down on your back and relax.

Benefits

Stretches the pelvic joints.

Contraindications and Cautions:

If you have had an abdominal or pelvic surgery this pose should not be done.

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(beneficial-yoga-poses)

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