The name is derived from the Sanskrit prasarita, meaning “extended,” pada, meaning “foot,” utta, meaning “intense,” and asana, meaning “pose.” To enter this asana, step the legs about two to three feet apart.
Benefits :
- Strengthens and stretches the inner and back legs and the spine
- Tones the abdominal organs
- Calms the brain
- Relieves mild backache
Image Courtesy: Yoga Art
You may also like
-
First 1,000 Days: How an Ancient Verse Speaks to Modern Science
-
Wayanad’s Tribal Women Step Into Ayur Care Careers Through CSR-Backed Training
-
Roche Launches Tecentriq SC in India, Bringing 7-Minute Immunotherapy to Lung Cancer Care
-
Mustard in Ayurveda: The Fiery Kitchen Medicine Hidden in Indian Food
-
AIIMS Delhi performs complex life-saving Pancreas-Kidney Transplant
