SASANGASANA: Rabbit Pose

BENEFITS:

Provide maximum extension of the spine
Stretches the spine to increase proper nutrition to the nervous system (increases blood flow)
Improves the mobility and elasticity of the spine and back muscles
Stimulates thyroid and parathyroid glands through compression, helps balance and regulate metabolism and the distribution of calcium
Balances hormones
Improves flexibility of the trapezius
Improves digestion, glandular problems and helps improve conditions of the sinus, common cold and chronic tonsillitis (strengthens kidneys – purification system in the body)
Helps insomnia and depression

TIPS:

Take the time to really round in during the set-up
Imagine two spirals; one on the outside – the back of the spine in rolling open, and one in the inside – the front of the body is curling in
Pull with the hands and arm strength, roll the weight into the knees so that there is very little weight in the head