Yoga: Lying-down on sides (Vishnu asana)

Lying-down on sides (Vishnu asana)

• Support your head high on the right palm with elbow placed firm on the floor.
• Left palm placed on the floor near the chest.
• If possible, straighten your legs.
• Lift your left leg up and slowly bring it down.
• Repeat about 3 times.
• Now make circles rotating the whole leg from the pelvic joint.
• Do it a few times(5-6 times) in one direction and then on the other.
• Bring your leg down slowly and rest.
• Roll over to lie on the left side. Repeat the entire sequence.
• Lie down on your back and relax.

Benefits

• Stretches the pelvic joints.

Reference: http://www.artofliving.org/in-en/lying-down-sides