Practice:
Stand with legs slightly apart. During the exercise keep the knees straight. >Inhale deeply. >Exhaling, beginning with the head, bend the whole body forward slowly. With head and arms hanging down relaxed alternately pull the right shoulder and then the left shoulder towards the floor. >Inhaling slowly come upright again.

Benefits:
Relaxes the muscles of the back, shoulders, neck and arms. Encourages circulation of blood into the head and the neck, and keeps the spine flexible.

Caution:
This Asana should be avoided by those with high blood pressure or a tendency to become dizzy.

Asana is included in the following categories:
Asanas and Exercises to Relax the Back