UTTANASANA

Description:

Lie on your back and keep the fists on the ground.

Breathe normally and with one leg straight on the ground, slowly lift the other 30, 60 and finally 90 degrees off the ground.

Then lower the leg and do the same with the other leg.

This represents one unit and three such units should be performed during each session.

Benefits: Relieves sciatica, diabetes, indigestion, constipation and neurasthenia.

Note: Lumbar spondylitis is a contra-indication for this asana.