Starting Position:
Standing
Concentration:
on the movement of the arms
Breath:
coordinated with the movement
Repetitions:
5 times to the front and, 5 times to the side
Practice:
Stand with the legs slightly apart. > Inhaling place the fingertips on the shoulders. Raise the elbows to shoulder height pointing to the front.> Exhaling straighten the arms out horizontally. > Inhaling return the fingertips to the shoulders. > Perform the movement 5 times. > Breathing normally, open the elbows to the side. > Exhaling straighten the arms out horizontally to the sides. > Inhaling return the fingers to the shoulders. > Carry out the movement 5 times. Lower the arms and return to the starting position.
Benefits:
Strengthens the back, shoulders and arms and promotes mobility of the elbow joints.
Asana is included in the following categories:
Asanas and Exercises to Mobilise the Elbow Joint