MODEL: YUKTHA RAJGOPAL
The abdominal cavity has quite a few organs supported by the lower back (lumbar spine) posteriorly. Any discomfort in these organs or the lower back can impact our health. Here is a simple posture to strengthen your lower back. It will also lessen fatigue.
METHOD:
• Sit upright on your heels
• Join the heels and the big toes; rest the hips on the heels
• Keep a bolster (cotton-studded round pillow) on your left side
• Twist the trunk to the left side
• Slowly bend forward and rest the forehead on the bolster
• Keep the bolster such that the trunk is stretched
• Ensure the hips are on the heels
• Stretch both arms forward
• As you inhale, the abdominal cavity should expand
• As you exhale, the abdominal cavity should contract
• Breathing should be relaxed: four seconds inhalation and six seconds exhalation is good
• Stay for about two minutes
• Flex the arms, press the palms and slowly get up
• Change side