TULANDANDASANA: Balancing Stick Pose
BENEFITS:
- Increase cardiovascular circulation, especially the heart blood vessels
- May help clear blocked arteries
- May help prevent future cardiac problems
- Brings traction to the spine
- Good for varicose veins
- Builds strength in legs
- Exercises pancreas, spleen, liver, nervous and circulatory system
TIPS:
- Pay close attention to the setup, try not to rush
- Work towards keeping both hips in one line (be aware of dropping the hip of the kicking leg)
- Keeping the limbs (knees and elbows) straight may seem to make the posture more difficult but it actually makes it much easier to balance
- Work towards keeping the lower back straight. Keep the abdomen lifted up towards the ceiling during the posture
- Keep your breathing normal and try to stay calm; this is a fantastic think to do in challenging postures as it builds focus and increases your ability to deal with stress