Makarasana- dolphin pose L1

Author: theholisticcare.com

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Position of Readiness:
Start by kneeling down.

Steps:
Lean forward placing the elbows on the floor at shoulder width apart, bind the hands together in front of you, resting on the forearms and knees.
Extend the legs behind you, pulling the pelvis towards the ceiling, so your body is on a V shape,  keep the feet hip width apart with the toes curled in.

Time:
Hold this position for about 30 seconds, breathing normally.

Benefits:
Dolphin Yoga Pose helps to build upper body strength required for the headstand.
Calms the brain and helps relieve stress and mild depression
Stretching the shoulders, hamstrings, calves, and arches
strengthening the arms and legs
It Helps relieve the symptoms of menopause
Relieves menstrual discomfort when done with head supported
Helps prevent osteoporosis
Improves digestion
Relieves headache, insomnia, back pain, and fatigue
Therapeutic for high blood pressure, asthma, flat feet, sciatica