UTTANA SHISHOSANA
How to do Uttana-Shishosana?
Start the pose by being on all fours.
See that your shoulders are above your wrists and your hips are above your knees.
Now using your hands walk forward slowly and lower your chest towards the
floor. Exhale, move your buttocks halfway back toward your heels. Ensure that your arms are straight and hands are still touching the floor while doing so.
Benefits of doing Uttana-shishosana
1. It stretches the shoulder and the spine.
2. It improves the flexibility of the spine.
3. It stretches and strengthens the arms, upper back and hips.
4. It invigorates the body.
5. It calms the mind and helps to relieve stress.
Precautions
Do not practice any Asana OR pranayama in which you don’t feel comfortable.
Do not over do the exercises if you feel pain in your body.
Start exercises mildly and then increase the repetitions as per your capacity.
People suffering from Back pain, Slip disc OR chronic disease should only practice Yoga and other exercises under the expert supervision otherwise do not do it.
Pregnant women should only practice Yoga under the supervision of an expert, otherwise do not practice any exercise by watching videos or website material.