Sthiti: Supine Posture

Practice

• Inhale and raise both the legs rapidly by pressing down on the arms.
• Exhale and roll the legs over the head keeping the legs straight and touch the toes to the ground like in Halasana.
• Then inhale and exhale to roll the body rapidly back to starting position.
• Now quickly inhale to sit up.
• Exhale and bend forward into Paschimatanasana keeping the knees perfectly straight. Try to touch the forehead to the knees.
• Rock back and forth alternately into Halasana and Paschimatanasana in this manner 10 to 15 times.

Note

• Start slowly and gradually increase the speed.
• The practice should be performed with flowing movements.
• Allow the breathing to be smooth, rhythmic and natural.
• Do not bend the knees at any stage of the practice.