What is another name of this asana?
Bakasana
Paschim Namaskarasana
Bhekasana
Malasana
Answer: Paschim Namaskarasana
Paschim Namaskarasana also known as the Reverse Prayer pose, is an upper body strengthening posture that works specifically on the arms and the abdomen. It is also known as Viparita Namaskarasana.
There are several benefits of practising Paschim Namaskarasana. The posture opens the abdomen, thus allowing deeper breaths. It helps in stretching of the upper back, the shoulder joints and pectoral muscles.
However, those with low blood pressure, arm or shoulder injury should avoid doing this pose.
Here’s how one can do the Paschim Namaskarasana:
1. Begin in Tadasana pose.
2. Relax the shoulders and bend your knees a little.
3. Bring your arms behind your back and join the palms with fingertips facing downward.
4. As you inhale, turn the fingertips inwards towards the spine and bring them to face upwards.
5. Ensure that the knees are still slightly bent.
6. Stay in the position for a couple of breaths.
7. As you exhale, slowly turn the fingertips downward.
8. Bring the arms to the side of the body and slowly come back into Tadasana.
Tadasana is a standing asana in modern yoga as exercise. It is not described in medieval hatha yoga texts. It is the basis for several other standing asanas.
Tadasana tests your focus and concentration. On a physical level, it improves your posture, strengthens your thighs, knees, and ankles, firms your abdomen and buttocks, relieves sciatica, and reduces flat feet.
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