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NaMo's yoga pose of the day: Bhujangasana

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Written By: Editorial Team | Published : June 12, 2015 10:22 AM IST

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PM Narendra Modi, who is already taking the world by storm with his work, has begun educating the word on Yoga -- its importance and the many benefits it has. He will be sharing an asana each day and today's pose is Bhujangasana. Bhujangasana has a number of benefits. It not only helps improve your digestion, is a great way to bust stress, helps relieve upper back pain.

Narendra Modi tweeted: Bhujangasana- very good for stress management, helps remove backaches & bronchial problems.

Steps to do this asana:

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  • Lie flat on the floor on your stomach.
  • Place your forehead on the floor and your feet flat on the ground. Make sure your feet and heels are slightly touching each other.
  • Place your hands with your palms facing downwards right next to your shoulders with your elbows as close as possible to your body. Make sure they do not flare out.
  • Now, exhale and lift your upper body one part at a time first your head, chest, then your back and pelvis.
  • At this point make sure your hands are straight and elbows are locked. Make sure your navel is in contact with the floor and you are placing equal pressure on both hands.
  • Now breathe in and out slowly and try to calm your mind.
  • To get out of the pose, breathe out and gently come back down to the lying position.
  • To sit up again, turn to your side and get up with the help of your palms.

Word of caution

Do not do this pose if you have a wrist injury, are pregnant or have a back injury.

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