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Paschimottanasana<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2022 Sit on the floor with legs stretched straight out in front of the body.
\n\u2022 Exhale and bend forward to catch the big toes with the fingers and thumb.
\n\u2022 Keep the knees stiff and lower the elbows downwards on either side of the knees.
\n\u2022 Hold the position for a few seconds.
\n\u2022 Breathe in and pull the trunk lower, toward the legs, slowly and very gently, without any excessive strain.
\n\u2022 Try to touch the knees with your forehead to complete the pose.
\n\u2022 Remain in the pose as long as you can easily and comfortably and then return to the basal sitting position.
\n\u2022 Relax and repeat the exercise 2-3 times.<\/p>\n

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Ardha Matsyendrasana<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2022 Sit on the floor with the legs extended in front, and feet together.
\n\u2022 Double up the right leg and place the foot against the outside surface of the left knee with the ankle touching that knee.
\n\u2022 Keep the right foot flat on the ground, parallel.
\n\u2022 Now place the left arm against the knee of the bent right leg, the armpit resting on the knee.
\n\u2022 Bring the left hand up to the extended left leg and try to touch the shin or if possible the right foot.
\n\u2022 Turn the body to right, placing the right arm behind the back.
\n\u2022 Give easily possible twist to the back and neck without excessive strain.
\n\u2022 Remain in the final pose for a few seconds and then slowly return to the starting position.
\n\u2022 Repeat the exercise by changing the leg to the other side.<\/p>\n

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Naukasana<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2022 Lie flat in supine position.
\n\u2022 Keep the legs extended in front, arms straight at the sides, palms facing down.
\n\u2022 While inhaling lift the legs, arms, trunk and head.
\n\u2022 Raise the head and feet not more than a foot (30 cm).
\n\u2022 The arms should be raised in the level of toes.
\n\u2022 Remain in this position as long as you can comfortably.
\n\u2022 Return to starting position while exhaling.
\n\u2022 Relax the whole body.
\n\u2022 Repeat the exercise for 4-5 times.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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