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YOGA, HEALTH AND SPIRITUALITY
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Uain Eus nternational
Steps:
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Tadäsan
(Palm Tree Pose)
Stand erect, feet together. Hands folded in front.
2 Keep spine and neck straight and abdomen in normal contour. Focus eyes on a point in front.
3 Inhaling (2 seconds), raise both arms and both heels simultaneously. Arms stretched close to or touching the ears. Palms should be facing inwards. 4 Reach maximum stretch position, maintain for a few seconds, retaining the breath (4 seconds)
5 While exhaling, bring arms and heels down simultaneously (2 seconds)
6 Repeat.
Benefits of Tadäsan:
1 Stretches entire body
2 Rhythmic breathing helps expansion of lungs, develops respiratory muscles, improves capacity of lungs and its blood circulation
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3 Strengthens abdominal muscles
4 Increases height up to a certain age
5 Causes vertical stretching of the spine
6 Increases neuro-muscular coordination
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