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Benefits: This asana develops the arm muscles and increases
flexibility in the shoulder joints and lower back. It massages and tones the abdomen and visceral organs, stimulating the pancreas to secrete insulin.
EKA HASTA BHUJANGASANA
Eka Hasta Bhujangasana (single-handed cobra pose)
Sit on the floor with both legs outstretched. Bend the left leg at the knee and place it as high as possible on the outside of the left upper arm. Place both palms flat on the floor with the right palm on the outside of the right leg. Focus on a fixed point at eye level. Raise the whole body off the ground, keeping the right leg straight and parallel to the floor between the two arms. Hold the final position for a comfortable length of time. Lower the body to the floor and completely relax in the seated position.
Repeat the practice with the left leg held straight. Other details: As for dwi hasta bhujangasana.
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