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Uthita Parsvakonasana

Stand tall. Inhale and jump the legs 4 to 4 1/2ft apart, arms stretched sideways. Turn the left foot about 15° in,the right leg 90° out. Line up the feet. With an exhalation bend the right knee to a right-angle,bend the trunk sideways towards the leg and place the right hand beside the outer edge of the right foot, point the fingers the same direction as the toes. Straighten the right arm and keep the left arm stretched up. In going down, keep the weight on the outer edge of the left foot and the heel of the right foot. Press the right thigh and upper arm against eachother and turn the chest up towards the sky. Stretch the left arm over the head, palms facing down and upper arm over the ear. Lock the elbows and the left knee and stretch from the three points. Stay breathing for 20 to 30 econds. Inhale, straighten the right leg and come up.Turn to centre. Repeat to the left.

BENEFITS: *Enhances lung capacity *Tones the muscles of the heart *Relieves sciatic and arthritic pain *Improves digestion and helps the elimination of waist *Reduces fat on waist and hips

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