Click here to discuss Dandayamana Bibhaktapada Paschimottanasana – Standing Separate Leg Intense Stretching Pose in the forum

Benefits:

  • Possibly increases circulation to the brain and adrenal glands
  • Calms nervous system
  • May be good for depression
  • Good for constipation
  • Helps reduce abdominal obesity
  • May help with diabetes and hyperacidity
  • Releases lower back
  • Exercises muscular, adrenal and reproductive systems

Tips:

  • Work on the priority of a straight even arched spine rather than straight legs
  • Straight legs in combination with a rounded spine causes strain and back damage and can inflame sciatic and lower back conditions

Check that you:

  • Bend your elbows to touch your shins. If they don’t touch you are either stepping out too wide, or you need to bend your legs, or both! Fix it now and you will fix a ton of other problems in your whole practice. Come to the forum if you need help with applying this crucial technique