Ardha Merudandasanam Yoga Pose

March 24th, 2007 | admin

This asana strengthens backbone. Meru dandu means backbone.

The Procedure for Ardha Merudandasana Yoga Pose

1. Lay straight on your back. Keep legs close. Hands close to body, palms down on ground and fingers straight.

2. While inhaling, slowly your right leg to 45 degree without bending at knees.

3. While exhaling, slowly lower your leg to its original position. Don’t allow the leg to fall down, slowly place it on place.

Repeat this exercise with left leg.

Notes on Ardha Merudandasana Yoga Posture

The toes must sharply point straight in front.

This exercise gives strength and flexibility to backbone. It also strengthens and relaxes the muscles on back.