This is a traditional posture. The final position of this asana resembles the palm tree. Palm tree is usually erect and straight. Therefore, one should stand straight and erect in this asana
Technique :- - Stand erect, legs together,hands by the side of the thighs. Gaze in front.
- Raise your hands straight in front up to arms. Palms facing each other.
- Bring the hands up straight fowards sky, fingers pointing upward.
- Now slowly raise your heels and stand on toes. Raise heels as much as you can. Stretch body up as much as possible.
- While returning to the original position, bring your heels on the ground first.
- Slowly bring down your hands also.
Remember :- - This is a balancing pose.
- Do not make haste so that you lose your balance or get jerk.
- In the beginning, legs can be kept apart.
Benefits and Limitations :- - This improves height.
- Spine becomes flexible.
- Visceroptosis and pain in the backbone is removed.
- Those having complaints of reeling sensation should not practice it.
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