How to do Vrukshasana and Pada Hastasana | Benefits | Methods

Vrukshasana

Since, the position of the body is like a tree (Vruksha) this asana is called Vrukshasana.

Basic Position: Standing in an attention position.

Method:

1. After standing on both the legs and keeping the body straight, lift the right leg, bend it from the knee, put it (Knee) on the root of the thigh of the left leg so that the toes remain pointed toward the ground.

2. Take both the hands over the head from the sides and keep touching the palms facing each other.

3. Straighten the elbows of both the hands and keep the body straight.

4. Breathe slowly and maintain the position for about 10 seconds.

After maintaining the above position as stated above, bring the body in the basic position slowly in the reverse order. Perform this asana on the other leg in the same order.

Benefits:

1. Makes all the parts of the body active.

2. Makes the tissues and the muscles of the wrists, hands and the fingers stronger.

3. Makes the hands and the legs graceful and makes the chest broader.

Points to keep in Mind:

1. Do not make haste while performing this asana. Take all the positions slowly without jerks.

2. If need be, the support of the wall or some other support can be taken.

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Pada Hastasana

The position of this asana and that of paschimottasana is almost the same. This is the reason why this asana is also called as sthita paschimottasana.

Basic Position: Standing in an attention position.

Method: 

1. Stand, keeping the heels together with a little distance between the legs. Keep the hands hanging on the sides of the body.

2. Exhale slowly and draw the abdomen inside. Bend the body from the waist. Keep the legs straight.

3. Keeping the hands straight, put the palms of the left hand near the left leg and the palm of the right hand near the right leg.

4. Take the forehead in between two knees. Hold this position for a while and then bring the body in the basic position in the reverse order.

Benefits:

1. An additional fat gets removed and the body feels light.

2. All the advantage of paschimottanasana can be achieved by this asana.

3. DIverts "Apana Vayu" downwards.

4. If a leg is shortened because of a fracture, it gets relief at the longer range.

Points to keep in Mind:

1. While performing this asana if one finds it difficult to bend from the waist because of additional fat or the dullness, try it slowly.

2. Do not bend the knees, Do not give any jerk while taking any position.

3. Remain for 2 to 10 seconds in the last position.