Benefits

• Helps to boost self confidence
• Tones and stimulates the abdomen, pelvis, torso and back
• Strengthens the knee joints

Here’s how to do it

1. Follow the steps outlined for Mountain Pose – Tadasana. You can also do this pose against a wall.
2. Lift your arms up in front of you – keeping your arms straight with your palms open and facing each other.
3. Raise your arms above your head. Keep your arms parallel and extend the arms including your wrists, hands and fingers whilst at the same time pressing your weight into your feet and extending your legs.



4. To come out of the pose lower your arms slowly. Repeat the pose 2-3 times
5. Return to pose Downward-facing dog – Adho Mukha Svanasana, followed by pose Corpse Pose – Savasana.

Warnings

• If you’re weak or feeling tired you can do this posture standing against a wall.
• For those with back pain or women who are menstruating you can stand with your feet hip-width apart.



• Don’t practice if you have high blood pressure.