Bhujapidasana or Arm pressing posture

Benefits of this Yoga Pose:

Tones the abdominal muscles and internal organs
Improves overall balance both mentally and physically
Increases strength in arms and wrists

Pose

Step 1

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Step 2

Pre-Cautions

Those who are already suffering from injuries to their lower back, elbow, wrist and shoulder should not perform the shoulder press pose and it may worsen the injury.
Similarly individual who have very high blood pressure should avoid practicing this yoga pose as it may further increase the blood pressure levels.
- Individuals suffering from cervical spondylitis should also avoid the shoulder press pose as this pose causes to neck to take the weight of the body.
- Cases have been noted wherein an individual suffering from detached retina or glaucoma has practiced the shoulder pressing yoga pose, resulting in the worsening of the condition and hence should be avoided.

Instructions

Instructions:

Stand with your feet hip wide apart
Squat
Tilt your torso forward
Keep it between your thighs
Press your hands onto the floor and keep the fingers spread like a sea star
This will be your foundation
Now take a jump and bring your calves behind your upper arms
Catch your arms with your legs
The knees should be near the elbows
Find the balance here and try to hold the position for at least 15 seconds