Jaṭaraparivartanāsana
Jaṭara refers to belly. Parivartana means turning round.
Technique:
Benefits:
Technique:
- Lie flat on the back on the carpet.
- Stretch the hands by the side of the body horizontally palms facing upwards.
- Exhale, raise both the legs together up to 900 to the ground without bending the legs at the knees.
- Hold this position for a few seconds.
- Then exhale, twist the legs and place the legs on the ground with out bending at the knees. Feet near the right hand.
- Hold the pose with normal breathing for about 30sec.
- Inhale, with out bending the knees lift the legs back to perpendicular to the ground.
- Exhale, twist the legs to left and place the legs on the ground with out bending at the knees. Feet near the left hand.
- Hold the pose with normal breathing for about 30sec.
- Inhale, with out bending the knees lift the legs back to perpendicular to the ground.
- Exhale, slowly bring the legs down to the ground to normal position and relax in savasana.
Benefits:
- Reduces fat around the waist line.
- Aids in digestion.
- Strengthens the leg muscles.
- Good for the hip joints.