Practice:
Sit in Padmasana. With the help of the hands, come up to balance on the knees. >Straighten the upper body and bring the palms together in front of the chest. To facilitate balance, concentrate on a fixed point in front of you. Hold the position for 1-2 minutes then slowly come back to the starting position.

Benefits:
Improves the sense of balance and ability to concentrate. Gorakhasana calms the nervous system and helps reduce hip displacement.

Caution:
This Asana should not be practiced with knee problems or after any meniscus surgery.

Asana is included in the following categories:
Asanas and Exercises for Hip Dysplasia