Caution:
- Those with high blood pressure and heart problems should not try these asanas.
- Those suffering from tennis elbow or other wrist and elbow problems should not attempt these asanas.
- Those with a frozen shoulder should take care while performing these.
Exercise 1
• Sit with your legs stretched out and feet together
• Place your palms on either side of body behind you with your fingers pointing away from the body
• Lift your hips and your body up, keeping your legs and arms straight, soles flat on the floor, chin up and the head as shown in the picture
• Hold the position for 10-30 seconds, breathing normally
• Lower your hips, resume the starting position.
Exercise 2
• Lie flat on your stomach with your feet together and soles facing up. Interlock your palms in front and bring the elbows in level with the shoulders
• Inhale and raise your head, shoulders and upper back, keeping your elbows bent, as shown
• Hold the position for 10-30 seconds, breathing normally
• Exhale and lower your body to resume the starting position.
Exercise 3
• Lie on your stomach with elbows bent and placed close to the body. Place your hands beside the chest with toes tucked in
• Raise the entire body by straightening your arms and do a push-up
• Keep the body straight; bend one knee sideways, as shown, place one foot on the side of the other knee
• Hold the position for 10-30 seconds, breathing normally
• Lower the raised leg and both your knees to the floor. Relax your hands and sit back on your heels
• Repeat with the other side.
