The Angle Pose (Konasana)

Kona =Angle; Asana = Pose/Posture

(This posture is Pronounced as:konah-sanah)

How to do Angle Pose (Konasana)

• Stand straight with feet about hip width distance apart and arms alongside the body.
• Breathe in and raise the left arm up so that the fingers point towards the ceiling.
• Breathe out and bend to the right, first from the spine, and then move your pelvis to the left and bend a
  

  little more. Keep your left arm pointing up.

• Turn your head to look up at the left palm. Straighten
  the elbows.
• Breathing in, straighten your body back up.
• Breathing out, bring the left arm down.
• Repeat with the right arm.

Benefits of Angle Pose (Konasana)

• It helps stretch the sides of the body and the spine.
• Helps in toning of arms,legs,and abdominal organs.
• Helpful in relieving back pain.
• Increases the flexibility of the spine.
  

• Helps those who are suffering from constipation.
• Helpful for people suffering from sciatica.

Contraindications of the Angle Pose (Konasana)

• People suffering from severe back ache or spondylitis should avoid this pose.

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