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Parshva Konasana

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Parshva Konasana (Lateral Angle Posture) Steps  Come to Tadasana Pose  Widen your legs about 3.5 feet or length of the legs accordingly .  Exhaling, bend the right knees and bring the trunk to rest on the right thigh , place the right hand on ground beside the right foot.  Inhaling , stretch the left arm over the head , biceps touching the left ear and look at tips of the fingers of the left hand.  Maintain the posture for a minute with normal breathing.  repeat for left side  Key points  In the final posture, there should be a right angle between the thigh and legs and the other knee should not bend. Both the soles should be fully in contact with the ground. Tuck your stomach , expand your chest . Vision should be tip of the finger. Left knee should be straight.  Benefits  Expands the thorax ,  Strengthens the thighs  prevent back pain  Stimulates the intestinal peristalsis.  Beneficial ...