Tadasana For Increasing Height

Tadasana derves its name from Sanskrit word "Tada" meaning a 'palm tree'. In this asana body looks like a palm tree.

Preparations

• Stand erect on the floor. Legs, waist and neck all should be in a straight line. Your weight should be evenly spread on the feet.

Procedure

Tadasana In Standing Position

• While inhaling, clasp your hands as shown and raise both hands slowly upwards. Both the palms are facing upwards.

• Retain breath, slowly lift your heels so that you stand on your toes. Stretch all of your body upwards as far as possible. Keep your legs and arms straight (no bending).

• While exhaling, slowly bring your hands down. Bring your heels on the floor as in starting position.

Practice

• Repeat this asana 2 to 3 times. Try to increase the duration you can stay in this asana.

• After sufficient practice, while you are standing on your toes, take 4 steps forward and 4 steps backwards. This will improve your grace while walking.

Benefits

• This asana increases height.

• The vertebral column and heart are strengthened. Good for regulating the menstrual cycle.

• Cures indigestion.

• Strengthens arms and legs and helps to remove lethargy.

Tadasana while lying down in supine position

Preparations

• Lie down in supine position. Hands by the side of body, palms facing downwards. Legs, waist and neck all should be in a straight line.

Procedure

Tadasana In Supine Position

• While inhaling, raise both arms slowly upwards and place the arms behind your head. Both the arms parallel to each other, palms facing upwards.

• Retain breath. Stretch your hands and feet in opposite directions as far as possible. Keep your legs and arms straight (no bending).

• While exhaling, slowly bring your hands to the starting position.

Practice

• Repeat this asana four times. Try to increase the duration you can stay in this asana position.