Jain View Of Life: 4.2.06 Purvottarasana

Published: 13.01.2012
Updated: 02.07.2015

Purvottarasana

Position:

Sit upright with legs stretched out. Process: Inhaling, raise the body with support on the palms and heels, exhaling return to the original position.



Time:

This āsana is the reverse asana of paschimottanasana. It should be performed half as long as you perform paschimottanasana.

Benefits:

This posture strengthens the heart and lungs. It is helpful for high blood pressure, back pain and body stiffness.

Sources

Jain View Of Life

Publisher: Adarsh Sahitya Sangh Edition: 1st Edition 2000

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