This Asana relieves constipation, removes sluggishness of liver, dyspepsia and gastritis. Muscles and organs of the abdominal viscera are toned up completely.
Think of the mistakes you have committed during the course of the day, just before retiring to bed (self-analysis). Keep daily diary and self-correction register. Do not brood over past mistakes.
If a man, who has not removed jealousy, backbiting, hatred, pride, selfishness says, "I am meditating for six hours daily," it is all nonsense. Excel. There is no hope of getting into a meditative mood even after a year unless a man removes all these Vrittis and purifies his mind first by selfless service at least for six months.
This pose reduces tension in the low back, opens the chest and lungs to obtain more oxygen, engages the upper back and shoulders and neck, relieves tightness in the skull, and coordinates the digestive process.
This asana energizes and also calms the nervous system, depending on the intent of the practice. It increases flexibility, range of motion, and circulation of the limbs, particularly the legs.
It relieves stiffness in shoulders, neck, back. hips, and knees, and strengthens ankles and knees. In most instances, it improves the sense of balance and builds stamina in the legs and arms.
The kidney functions are stimulated, together with the digestive system and the elimination process. Tension in the spinal column and surrounding muscles is reduced.
The pose benefits the chest area by correcting the forward slump of the shoulders. Neck and shoulder discomfort is reduced. It is recommended that seated twists follow the backbends.
This pose aids digestion, reduces gas, tones the lower back muscles, relieves discomfort from long periods of sitting, realigns the thoracic spine, and reduces tension in the shoulders and neck.
This pose helps to reduce the swelling. Digestion improves, elimination can become regular, and breath improves in volume, timing, and placement. It contributes to a general feeling of contentment and accomplishment, all of which are positive feedback.
This pose stimulates all the organs in the torso to improve function. Sitting posture is improved. It enhances flexibility in the flanks, hips, and legs and reduces leg cramps. Tension in shoulders and neck is lessened, resulting in fewer headaches.