Konasana provides cure for Arthritis and Inflammation of Joints

Konasana exercises the lungs and help in curing arthritis.

Preparations

• Stand on your yoga mat.

• Legs should be spaced two to three feet apart so that legs are widely spaced than the shoulders.

• Hands hang loosely on either side. Legs should be firm and tight. Keep back and neck straight, look in front.

Procedure

• While inhaling, from the shoulders, raise both the hands. Bring both the hands in a straight line. Palms should face downward. Bring both the hands parallel to ground.

• Keep your legs and arms straight (no bending).

• Now start exhaling and simultaneously gradually touch your left foot with right hand while the left hand and arm are stretched and pointed upwards.

• Now inhale and gradually come back to starting position.

• Now start exhaling and simultaneously touch your right foot with left hand while right arm and hand are stretched and pointed upwards.

• If your body is not flexible, try to bend your body as long as you are comfortable. Do not strain your body.

Practice

• Repeat this procedure 2 to 3 times.

Benefits

• Burns fat in the abdomen area.

• Exercises the lungs.

• Good for regulating the menstrual cycle.

• Helps to reduce acidity.

• Helpful in fighting arthritis and inflammation of joints.