Yoga - Part III

Leg lifting posture

(Uttana pada asana)

This asana helps control the budging of the stomach and dissolve the fat deposited on the sides of the waist. Regular practising of this posture helps maintain a shaped figure and narrower waist. In addition you will be able to control your weight.

However, persons suffering from high blood pressure, back aches and hernia should not practice this posture. Pregnant women and those who have undergone surgery lately should also refrain from practising this.

How to practice

Step1.- Lay on the floor looking upwards. Breathe.

Step2.- Bring both legs together and place both

hands on the sides of the thighs.

Step3.- Raise the left leg slowly while inhaling and

wait for 10 seconds.

Step 4.-Bring down the leg slowly to the ground

while exhaling.

Step5.- Do it three times to the left leg and to the

right leg each.

Step6.- Bring together both legs and breathe.

Step7.- While inhaling raise both legs and wait for

10 seconds in this asana. Hold the breath.

Step8.- Bring down both legs to the ground slowly

while exhaling. Relax.

Instructor: Roland Vithanage (Dip in Yoga -India)

Model: Kanthi Peiris