Sasankasana

Sasankasana means the 'Hare posture'. The meaning of the Sanskrit term 'Sasanka' is a rabbit or hare.

METHODOLOGY

Assume the Vajrasana posture.

Your posterior will have to rest between the inner edges of the heels.

Keep the knees and thighs close together.

The soles will remain upturned.

Slowly inhale deeply.

During inhalation, lift up your arms overhead.

Keep the hands straight and stiff.

The palms will be turned outwards.

Lean back to the optimum level even as the inside portion of your upper arms touch the ears.

Hold on to your breath.

Gradually exhale.

Keep the inside portion of your upper arms touching the ears.

In this position, gradually bend forward from your posterior bones the entire trunk and the pelvis.

Don't get up from your seat.

Now bring down your arms and head till your palms touch the ground.

Slide forward to the maximum limit your hands along the floor.

Rest your forehead on the floor in front of the knees.

The palms must be kept together.

Your thighs should be pressing the abdomen at this juncture.

Hold out the breath.

Remain in this position for about 10 seconds or till you start feeling uncomfortable.

Slowly inhale deeply.

Gradually return to the starting position.

The inside portions of the upper arms must be touching the ears.

Don't get up from your seat.

The abdominal organs and muscles are strengthened.

The digestive power is also boosted.

Your ankles, insteps and knees will also get energized.

The face and brain will get augmented flow of blood.

Slipped disc will be relieved.

The sacral spinal region and the shoulder girdle are also exercised.

The spine gets good traction.

Spinal problems are relieved.

Stooping shoulders are set aright.

The upper back, shoulders and arms are adequately stretched.