Main Steps

Stand in Tadasana

Take right leg up and place foot on left thigh as high as possible, toes pointing down.

Keep left leg absolutely straight, with knee locked.

Balance and keep hand in prayer position.

Inhale and raise both hands up straight over the head, palm facing each other.

Maintain the pose and breathe normally.

Exhale and return to original pose.

Benefits

Straightens the spine.

Strengthens inner ears and eyes.

Improves balance.

Strengthens the knee and loosens the hip joint.

Strengthens the shoulders .

Indications

Postural deformities of spine

Mild giddiness.

Weakness of legs and shoulders.

Arthritis of joints of upper and lower extremities