Do you know that Paschimottasan you can learn to do in 90 seconds and can practice it in another 90 seconds? Yes, it is not only easy to do Paschimottasana but it also does not take much time to learn. But let us tell you that before doing any Yogasan, be patient. Know the method of doing it well, only then do any asana. However, Paschimottasan has got a special place in the yoga world.
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| What is Paschimottanasana and its benefits? |
It has many benefits such as thinning the waist, strengthening of bones, arthritis, reduced pain of thigh and calf etc. We will discuss this topic further. At the moment we know what is the method of Paschimottasana?
Method of Paschimottasana: -
Under this asana, the first thing is to hold the thumbs of the feet and apply the nose to the knees. In the initial days, try to do this first. After this there are many different layers in this asana. For example, bending the thumb so that the elbows start touching the ground. At this stage, your nose should go a little below the knee. Some people hold the fingers of both hands by intertwining them. Some people move their hands beyond the claws and make the legs and upper body almost parallel.
Some people are not able to do it according to the law, that is, they are not able to put their nose in the knee easily, so they are not able to do it easily. But if you are not able to do this, do not worry. Instead, bend as much as you can. Keep your body comfortable. In this state, the longer you can stay, the longer you stay. While practicing, you will also become expert in this asana. But yes, if you are not able to do it for a long time, then you can take help of a yogacharya.
Caution while doing Paschimottasan: -
Always do this asana on an empty stomach. You can drink tea if you want. But if you have eaten enough food, then avoid doing this asana. One specialty of yoga is that it should always be done with patience. In the same way, while doing Paschimottasana, keep in mind that never do this asana with a jerk. Make a pose very easily. Bend slowly. First bow down to 60 percent and then 20 percent. If you can bend completely in one go, then there is no harm in it, but always keep the speed slow. Do this asana for 30 seconds. While doing this asana, if you are feeling comfortable then you can wait a little longer. This posture is usually followed by Bhujangasana or Shalabhasana.
Benefits of doing Paschottasana:-
As already mentioned, doing Paschimottasana makes the waist thinner and stronger. By doing this asana, the mind becomes happy and the aura of the face increases. Blood flow in the body is better. Blood circulation is also better in the throat, stomach and leg muscles. Apart from this, regularizing this asana kills stomach worms and causes hunger which are symptoms of good health. By doing this asana, the breath becomes very short, which gives you longevity.
