Main Steps

Stand in Tadasana

Bend the knees and squat.

Note: keep a blanket in front of the feet to avoid hurting the head, in case balance is lost. Widen knees, bend trunk forward and allow shins to contact the upper arms. Widen elbows and place palms on the floor, fingers pointing forward. Bend trunk and chest further forward between the arms, raise the hips and heels up and rest the shins on the arms ad high and close to the armpits as possible. Exhale and lift feet up one at a time straighten the arms and balance on hands. Maintain the pose and breathe normally. Exhale and return to original position.

Benefits

Improves balance and concentration. Strengthens muscles and joints of upper extremities, including palms and fingers. Tones abdominal muscles. Strengthens inner ears and eyes.

Indications

Stiffness of upper extremity joints.

Weak upper extremities

Poor concentration and diffidence.

Flabby and weak abdomen.