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Jaṭaraparivartanāsana

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Jaṭara refers to belly. Parivartana means turning round.

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.

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