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Paschimothana Asana is a very dynamic and advanced form of yoga that develops the strength and flexibility of the limbs. The purpose of this Asana is to enhance one's energy and the functionality of the organs in the body. It is quite common for this Asana to be performed by people who are very serious about their health, as it targets so many parts of the body at once.
Paschimothana is done on a mat. A lot of people perform Paschimothana on the floor, while others prefer to sit in a chair with their legs raised. There are several other poses that you can do during this Asana. For example, you can do a forward bend forward while bending over and while resting your hands on your thighs. After completing a forward bend, you can change to a front bent pose that is great for the lower back.
Some basic hand positions and the breathing involved are as follows: the left hand is placed on the right shoulder, the right hand over the left shoulder, and both hands on the hips. If you have never tried this pose before, then it can be difficult to do at first. Practice helps in learning how to properly bend your torso while being mindful of the muscles. You will find that it becomes second nature as you begin to perfect the moves.
You will find that there are two sets of muscles that you should focus on during this pose: the thigh muscles and the back muscles. If you relax your back muscles, then you will find it difficult to reach your hip bones. By keeping the upper body relaxed, you will have a lower back to keep your balance. This enables you to improve your posture and flexibility as well.
You will want to work on increasing your flexibility as you practice this Asana. You can do this through both stretching and muscle control. The yoga exercises that you choose should help you strengthen your muscles and improve your range of motion as you practice Paschimothana.
During the practice of this Asana, you should focus on the inhaling and exhaling movements as you do the pose. Allowing the air to come into your lungs at a slow rate and only when the center of gravity is balanced. Another trick that you can do is to take a slow breath as you are doing the forward bend and inhale deeply. Once you have exhaled fully, you can use your forward bend arm to pull the knees up toward your chest. You will find that this works better than trying to inhale and out again quickly, which can be difficult.
When you are in the pose, you will be in an even state of relaxation as you slow inhales and exhales through the nose. Using the muscles from your head and neck, you can further stretch the muscles in your back. With the shoulders in a slight tuck, you can begin to work on the muscles in your legs and buttocks.
If you are new to yoga, you will find that you do not have a problem when doing this pose. However, you will want to make sure that you spend time on this pose to strengthen your core muscles. By using it a few times a week, you will find that you are in a better place to balance your body. Once you have done this, you will feel more confident when doing the Asana and will enjoy your practice even more.
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