Yoga Asanas: Pada Hasthasan (Head to knee)
A guide to the Pada Hasthasan

Benefits of the asana - Improves forward bend of the spine. This Asana is good for correcting posture and keeping the spine supple. It expands the chest and improves rounded shoulders. It tones abdominal organs and increases digestive juices. The liver and spleen are activated and the heart is massaged.

1. Stand erect with feet together.

2. Inhale raising the arms above the head.

3. Slowly exhale, stretching the body forward and downward, bend from the hips and keep the knees straight.

4. Take hold of the back of the legs, as close to the ankles as possible, and bring the head in as close to the legs as possible. Keep knees straight.

5. Hold the position for a few seconds increasing to about a minute.

6. To come out of the position inhale and stretch forward and upward until you reach the original standing position with arms above the head.

7. Relax

8. Repeat once or twice

These postures are intended for use in conjunction with teaching from a suitably qualified Yoga teacher. Please ensure you seek advice from a qualified practitioner before starting Yoga.

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