Caution:
- Those with high blood pressure, heart problems should not do these asanas.
- Those with Tennis Elbow and wrist and elbow problems should also avoid them.
- Those with frozen shoulder should take care while doing this.
Exercise 1
• Lie flat on back, feet together, arms by side, make fists with your hands
• Push down on elbow, lift head, shoulders and chest. Slide elbows back so they are level with shoulders. Pushing down on elbows and arms, lift hips and body up as shown, feet flat on floor
• Hold 10-30 seconds, breathe normally
• Lower hips, return to starting position.
Exercise 2
• Sit with back straight, legs stretched out
• Bend one leg and place your ankle on opposite thigh, close to groin
• Bend other leg, place over thigh of bent leg, close to groin, keep back straight (padmasana)
• Place your hands beside your hips with palms down, fingers pointing forward
• Press down on your palms, lift the body off the floor as shown
• Hold for 10-30 seconds
• Gently lower body and resume start position.
