Caution: Those with tennis elbow or other wrist and elbow problems should not attempt these asanas.
EXERCISE 1
• Sit with your knees bent, feet together and soles flat on floor
• Place your hands approximately one foot behind you with the fingers pointed towards the body
• Keep your arms straight, lean back, and lift the body up so that it is in a straight line from the head to the knees, as shown.
• Hold the position for 10-30 seconds, breathing normally
• Lower your hips and resume the starting position.
EXERCISE 2
• Repeat steps 1-3 of Exercise 1
• Lift one leg so that it is parallel to the floor and the toes are pointed forward. Pull the chin up and position your head as shown
• Hold the position for 10-30 seconds, breathing normally
• Lower your hips and resume the starting position
• Repeat with the other leg.
EXERCISE 3
• Repeat steps 1-3 of Exercise 1
• Keep your body in a straight line and raise one arm, as shown
• Hold the position for 10-30 seconds, breathing normally
• Lower your hips and resume the starting position
• Repeat with the other leg.
