It is a variation and somewhat advanced version of Tada Asana and entails all the benefits of said Asana as well as some additional benefits.
TECHNIQUE
Stand upright with feet about 15 cms apart.
Tiryaka Tada Asana |
Stretch your arms above your head, fingers interlocked, in the same way as in Tada Asana.
Throughout the practice keep your gaze fixed on a point in front of your body.
Stretch your whole body and raise yourself on tiptoes.
Maintain this stretched position, and bend your body to the right.
Then bend your body to the left, keeping your arms in line with the trunk.
Try to bend your body from the waist.
Do a number of rounds, all the time keeping the body stretched and balanced on the balls of your feet.
Then relax your body and stand with your feet flat on the ground.
The breathing pattern should be normal.
In this Asana keep your body and head facing forwards.
BENEFITS
This asana develops a sense of balance.
The whole body is stretched which loosens up the entire spinal column from top to bottom.
The abdominal organs and muscles are toned up.
Improves control over body balance.