Samakonasana (The Right-Angle Posture)

You can do Samakonasana in both standing and sitting position.

Stand erect with your feet hip width apart and parallel to each other.

Ensure that your feet are placed firmly on the floor.

Keep your arms by your side, fingers together and pointing down.

Inhaling, raise your arms above your head and close to your ears with palms facing each other.

Exhaling, tighten your core muscles and gently bend forward from your hips with your head and hands in one line and parallel to the floor.

Breathe while holding this position for a few moments and make sure that your lower back is held firmly.

Shift your weight slightly to your toes to maintain your balance.

Inhaling, lift your hands and head in one line.

Hold this pose for 30 seconds.

Stretch your legs out in front of you or sit on the ground in Dandasana to start the pose.

Stretch both legs out sideways slowly until they are in a straight line.

Put your hands together in the Namaskar mudra or in front of your heart. Make sure both feet are on the floor with the Drishti.

Hold this position for a short period of time while breathing.

When you feel comfortable, slowly sit in Samakonasana, bringing the knees closer to the floor by moving the hands on the floor.

Hold this pose for 30 seconds.

Release and sit in Dandasana (Staff Pose), letting the legs extend and unwind.

Rounding of the back.

Strengthens and develops the muscles of your chest, waist, back, shoulders arms, inner thighs, groin, and hip muscles.

Releases tension by stretching the hamstrings and thighs.

Improves posture by straightening and strengthening the spine.

Reduce stiffness on the shoulders and relaxes the back.

Enhances the blood flow in the abdominal region and reproductive organs.

Relaxes your mind and eases stress, anxiety and depression.

Rejuvenates and vitalizes the body.

Enhances digestion and prevents constipation and gastritis.

Boosts and balance your hormones.

Helps to cure acidity, asthma & varicose veins.

Avoid if suffering from severe back pain, slipped disc, Sciatica, piles or hernia.

Avoid if you have undergone any injury or surgery to any internal organs, hips, knees or spine.

Avoid if you are suffering from abdominal inflammation.

Avoid in case of serious eye disorders or surgery.

Avoid if suffering from high blood pressure or any cardiac problems.

Avoid during pregnancy and menstruation.