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Preksha Meditation
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Preksha Yoga
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Asanas
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Sitting Postures
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Purvottarasana ::
Yogasana
Purvottarasana
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Sit upright with legs stretched out.
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Inhaling, raise the body with support on the palms and heels, exhaling return to the original position.
This asana is the reverse asana of
paschimottanasana.
It should be performed half as long as you perform
paschimottanasana.
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This posture strengthens the heart and lungs.
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It is helpful for high blood pressure, back pain and body stiffness.