This yoga asana is also known as the static tiger pose and is another one to cure back pain issues. This especially focuses on the lower back area and stretches muscles and tissues over there causing a relief for pain in the particular area. Here you will first have to take the position of a four-legged animal or like you want to crawl. Now stretch forward and lift the alternative arm and leg and stretch it straight.
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Sanskrit: Vyaghrasana
Type: Balancing
Level: Beginner
- Assume kneeling position (both the palms and knees on the floor); palms are in line with the shoulders; knees are in line with the thighs; toes are stretching out and resting on the floor.
- Stretch your right leg at the back so that it is parallel to the floor.
- Bend your right knee and push your right thigh further up; palms or fingers are firmly pressed on the floor.
- Inhale, stretch your midsection, chest, shoulders, neck and chin up; maintaining the stretch, slowly drop your head at the back; you are trying to kick your head with the bent knee; hold for few seconds; exhale and while exhaling, move your head down and simultaneously move your bent knee down as well; you are trying to touch your nose to your knee in front of your chest; repeat 1 times and relax in Shashankasana; assume kneeling position and repeat the same movement with the other leg.
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