Merudandasana

Taken from For a stress-free life (Part 3) Tip NO : 78.

• Merudandasana is an intermediate seated asana that requires balance and flexibility Ardha merudandasana.
• Lie down straight on the mattress with your legs close to each other. Keep the hands straight by the sides of your body, the palms facing down.
• Now inhale and lift one leg 45 degrees up. Focus all power on the leg. Keep the leg straight without any bend on the knees. While doing this the other leg should remain still and straight. Hold the toes pointing forward. Remain in this position for 1 minute and with exhalation lower the leg slowly. Do not put down the leg; place it gently on the mattress. Now repeat with the other leg. Do it 10 times with each leg. Poorna Merudandasana.Here, take in breath and lift both legs up 45 degrees. If lifting is found difficult, give a small downward pressure on either hand which will ease lifting of both legs. Give full power on both legs as said earlier. Hold for 1 min, exhale and lower your legs. Repeat 10 times

Poorna Merudandasana.

Here, take in breath and lift both legs up 45 degrees. If lifting is found difficult, give a small downward pressure on either hand which will ease lifting of both legs. Give full power on both legs as said earlier. Hold for 1 min, exhale and lower your legs. Repeat 10 times .

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