Today, we continue with asanas that focus on working the upper body. These asanas strengthen, tone and shape the upper body, the arm muscles - biceps and triceps, and shoulders and improve strength of the wrists.
Caution: Those with tennis elbow or other wrist and elbow problems should not attempt these asanas.

Exercise 1

EXERCISE 1

•  Sit with your knees bent, feet together and soles flat on floor
•  Place your hands approximately one foot behind you with the fingers pointed towards the body
•  Keep your arms straight, lean back, and lift the body up so that it is in a straight line from the head to the knees, as shown.
•  Hold the position for 10-30 seconds, breathing normally
•  Lower your hips and resume the starting position.

Exercise 2

EXERCISE 2

•  Repeat steps 1-3 of Exercise 1
•  Lift one leg so that it is parallel to the floor and the toes are pointed forward. Pull the chin up and position your head as shown
•  Hold the position for 10-30 seconds, breathing normally
•  Lower your hips and resume the starting position
•  Repeat with the other leg.

Exercise 3

EXERCISE 3

•  Repeat steps 1-3 of Exercise 1
•  Keep your body in a straight line and raise one arm, as shown
•  Hold the position for 10-30 seconds, breathing normally
•  Lower your hips and resume the starting position
•  Repeat with the other leg.