Veerabhadrasana is the yoga for the week

Benefits:
Good for the entire body, specially the abdominal and leg muscles. Balances both the body and mind. Improves posture and memory.

How to do it

- Stand straight with feet close to each other and raise both the arms above the head. Stretch up and join the palms

- Spread the legs about 3-4 feet apart

- Turn torso right. Next turn your right leg to the right 90 degrees

- Bend the right knee till the thigh becomes parallel to the ground. There should be a right angle formed between the right thigh and the right calf. Take care to keep the bent knee in line with the heel

- Stretch and tighten the left leg at the knee

- Look at the palms. Stretch the body from the lower back

- Bend the torso forward and rest the abdomen on the right thigh.The palms should remain together and the arms should be straight. Remain in this position for a very short while.

- Now, exhale and lift the left leg, moving the body slightly forward. The right leg should next become straight and perpendicular to the ground

- The front of the entire left leg should be parallel to the ground. In fact, the whole body except the right leg will now be parallel to the ground

- Try to stay in this position for 20-30 seconds, keeping the body stretched.

- Exhale and come back to position 6 and then to 2

- Repeat the steps on the left side of your body

Note:

This is a strenuous asana. Consult your doctor if you have medical conditions and wish to do this. Warm-up before starting is good