Padahasthasana is important for your health as it invigorates the nervous system. The stretching of the muscles in the back of the leg and lower back (lumbar region) relives stiffness and improves blood supply. Regular practice of this asana stimulates digestion enhancing the functions of various digestive organs thereby getting things moving effectively inside the digestive tract. This asana is best to eliminate excess belly fat.

How to do Padahastasana? 

• Stand erect with your feet kept close together.
• Inhale deeply and slowly.
• Stretch both your arms straight above your head.
• Keep your body erect and feel it stretch upwards.
• Exhale. Bend forward and down with your arms outstretched.
• Keep your knees straight and your head close to your knees.
• Grip the back of your lower legs (your calves) with your hands.
• Breathe evenly. Maintain the position for up to a minute.