Know your yoga pose: Meru Pristhasana

Meru pristhasana or the spine and back pose involves rotating the upper body while you concentrate on twisting the spine. The asana provides inner balance and helps deepen your breath. It is a relaxing yoga pose and relieves both physical and mental tension. It relaxes your stiff back and can be practiced after a tiring day. Yoga expert Mahua Deb, trainer, Defence Welfare Association and at Vishakhapatnam Urban Development Authority (VUDA) shows the correct technique to practice the Meru Pristhasana and its benefits: Steps: Stand erect with legs slightly apart and inhaling raise arms sideways and place fingertips on shoulders. You can also begin this pose with tadasana. Also remember that your feet must be firmly planted on the floor. Exhaling, rotate the upper body towards left and bend the upper body forward up to hip level, keeping your back straight. Twist from the waist and the legs and pelvis should remain straight. Avoid twisting them. Inhaling raise the body upright and exhale and return to starting position. Repeat on the other side. Practice this 3 times on each side regularly. Coordinate the breathing properly while you transition to each movement for better results. Read: Incredible health benefits of deep breathing or pranayama and its variations. Benefits: Makes the back flexible and relaxes the deep muscles of the back. Stimulates digestion and blood circulation. You can also try these yoga poses to improve blood circulation. Beneficial for those suffering from low blood pressure. You can also try these 4 yoga poses to combat low blood pressure. Activates the whole body Counteracts digestion problems Improves flexibility of the spine If you are suffering from sciatica, slipped disc or back problems, avoid this pose. You can try the konasana or angle pose to strengthen your lower back. Image Source: Mahua Deb.

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