Paschimottanasana (Posterior Stretching Posture)
Steps :
This posture involves stretching of the posterior muscles of the body.
While sitting, stretch your legs forward and keep them close to each other. Bend a little forward, make hooks of your fingers and hold the big toes on the respective sides.
While exhaling, bend forward stretching the trunk along the thighs. Rest your on the knees, which should be kept straight.Gradually, the tense muscles can be made supple for securing the complete posture. Inhale and return to the original position.
Benefits :
Stretches your spine, shoulders and hamstrings
Stimulates your thyroid gland and abdominal organs
Is excellent to ease menopausal symptoms
Helps bring down levels of stress, fatigue and tension
Is highly therapeutic for headaches, backaches, insomnia, sinusitis and asthma

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