TOLANGULA ASANA

The word Tolangula means balance. As this Asana balances the body like the balance therefore it is known as Tolangula Asana. In its final position the whole body is balanced on closed fists.

TECHNIQUE

Sit in Padma Asana.

With support of the elbows lie down on your back.

Raise the feet-lock slightly towards the stomach so that your buttocks may be raised.

Tolangula Asana

Place both the closed fists under the buttocks.

Elbows should touch the ground.

Now raise feet-lock as well as head and back and balance your whole body on the fists.

Elbows should be up from the around.

While returning back to the original position take your weight on both the elbows first.

Slowly bring back and head back to the ground.

Now remove the fists from under the buttock and come to original position.

Those suffering from pain in spine or neck, or having complaint of ulcer in stomach should not practice it.

BENEFITS

This Asana improves biceps muscles and muscles of abdomen.

It makes back stronger.

This is beneficial in diabetes and piles.

It improves digestion.