Practice:
Stand with legs wide apart. Inhaling raise both arms above the head and allow the wrists to relax so that the hands drop forwards. >Exhaling bend the upper body forward. >Breathing normally allow the upper body and arms to hang relaxed for a short while. >Inhaling raise the upper body and arms to horizontal. >Exhaling swing the upper body and arms down between the legs. Repeat the raising and swinging of the upper body and arms 10 times in rhythm with the breath. >Breathing normally allow the upper body and arms to hang relaxed for a while. >Inhaling slowly come upright and stretch the arms upwards. The hands fall forwards relaxed. >Exhaling return to starting position.

Benefits:
Stimulates the energy of the entire body, deepens the breath and stimulates blood circulation. Promotes flexibility of the back and hips.

Caution:
Avoid this Asana with high blood pressure, a tendency to become dizzy or a slipped disc.

Asana is included in the following categories:
Asanas and Exercises to Relax the Back
Asanas and Exercises to Stimulate Circulation
Asanas and Exercises to Activate the Whole Body