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Practical Manual

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Fig. 24.1: Surya Namaskar

Step 3: Padahastasana/ Hastapadasana (Forward bending pose)
• Breathe out and bend forward from the waist.

• Exhale and bring the hands down and place the palms flat on the floor.

• Take care not to bend the knees. Try to touch the knees with your forehead
and feel the stretch in your leg and back muscles.

Step 4: Ashwasanchalanasana/Ekapadaprasaranasana (Equestrian pose)

• Breathe in and push the right leg back as far as possible bringing the right
knee to the floor.

• The left foot should be placed between the palms.

• Stretch should be smooth. Do not stress the spine too much.

• Bring the pelvis forward, arch your spine and look up.

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