MODEL: YUKTHA GOPAL
The feet, legs and thighs play a vital role for standing and walking. The ankle, knee and hip joints, and the surrounding muscles come under great stress. It is essential to relax the lower extremities so that they remain healthy. For this, a unique posture called Virasana is advised. However, this posture could be difficult for many owing to stiffness. So here is a simple technique by which the three lower extremity joints are rejuvenated. It also reduces fatigue in the calf muscles.
METHOD:
1. Take two bricks made out of high density foam and measuring approximately 8x4x4 inches
2. Sit upright on a mat and keep the bricks behind you
3. Keep the bricks one on top of the other
4. Kneel and spread the feet
5. Position the bricks below the hips
6. Gently flex the knees and rest the hips on the bricks
7. Keep the knees closer
8. Stay for around three minutes with slow breathing
9. Slowly get up and stretch both legs forward
10. Sit cross-legged and relax