The 11th Surya Namaskar

9th June 2011 · 0 Comments

This penultimate posture will bring you back to the second posture …

Methodology

The following tips provide the easiest means to resume the second posture:

Slowly but deeply take the sixth breath (Inhale) as you stay in posture 10.
Simultaneously bend backwards the upper portion of your body right from the hips as you resume the standing position.
Don’t bend your elbows or the knees.
The inside portions of your upper arms should touch the ears as you rise.
Now, bring the arms straight above your head.
Your palms will be pointing outwards.
Complete the exhalation.
Hold your breath.
In that same relaxed tone, stretch backwards your arms and body.
This backward bending action should be from the waist. But don’t bend your elbows or the knees.
Push forward the pelvis and the abdomen. Your spine will make an anterior arch.
Keep the head steady between the upper arms.
Look backwards.
Stay put in this position for about five seconds. Hold on to your breath.

The 12 postures of Surya Namaskar

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