YOGA FOR THE UPPER BODY - III

I continue today with asanas that particularly strengthen and tone the arms, shoulders and upper body. Those of you who have not worked much on this area before may feel a little muscle soreness. This is natural and will go in a few days. Regular practice will strengthen this area.

Caution:

  • Those with tennis elbow and wrist and elbow problems should not do these asanas.
  • Those with frozen shoulder should take care while doing theses exercises.
  • Exercise three should not be done on a hard surface as this can hurt the knee joint.
  • Please use a mat. Those suffering from knee pain should use a cushion.


Exercise 1
• Lie on stomach, elbows bent and close to body, hands beside chest, toes tucked in, chin on ground
• Push body up lifting hips, chest, shoulders and chin off ground as shown
• Hold 10-30 seconds, breathing normal
• Come back to start position.



Exercise 2
• Lie on stomach, elbows bent and close to body, hands beside chest, soles facing up, chin on ground
• Keep knees on ground, push upper body up lifting hips, chest, shoulders and chin off the ground
• Hold 10-30 seconds, breathing normal
• Come back to start position.



Exercise 3

• Go down on hands and knees, palms a little ahead of shoulders, body parallel to floor. Cross your feet
• Exhale and push body forward, keeping shoulders and chest off the floor and lifting feet up as shown
• Hold 10-30 seconds, breathing normal
• Come back to start position.
 

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