Parivrita Tadasana

Meaning: Parivrita- twisting; Tada-palm tree Parivritta tadasana

the posture in end looks like a twisted palm tree

Procedure:

Stand erectly and join the toes. Hands should be on the either side of the body and vision should be forward. Interlock the fingers, turn the palms and while inhaling, lift the hands above the head. Now exhale,turn to the right side and look at the hands. Take a few normal breaths in same position. Inhale, and turn to the front. Repeat the same by turning to your left side. Then, exhale , bring down the hands and come to normal standing position.

Benefits:

Strengthens skeletal muscles of cervical region
Improves elasticity of spine
Improves respiration
Good for curing backache
Improves respiration
Helpful for curing cervical spondylitis

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