07 October, 2007

Full Split - Hanumanasana


It's a very challenging pose but achievable with continuous practice. I too have to perfect it still. Apart from extreme flexibility, what is required here is tremendous strength in your back to hold the hands up in a namaste. It gives an immense contraction at the lower back. Keep your palms folded, as you are bent over your leg and then come up breathing in. It also needs core strength (deeper muscles of your abdomen) to come up like that. But please don't even try attempting it without a proper workout (i don't mean just a warm up!!)

Have a fun-filled & challenging practice.

2 comments:

YOGA IN EVERYTHING said...

Nice split Salomi. I particularly liked that bit about raised hands.... I never have tried it.. and was inspired to try it today--
shameem

Salomi Shah Sheth said...

thanks shameem. coming from you is an icing on the cake!!