Paschimottanasana step and benefits

When doing this asana just does it on the stomach. Must be four to six hours before meals. Only then will the body get the energy it needs. Doing this the morning will give good results.  Those who can't in the morning can do this in the evening.

1. First of all, sit on the ground, stretching both the legs outward.
2. Toes should remain together pointing forward.
3. Now, Inhale, raise your arms and bend the body forward exhaling as far as possible.
4. While bending forward, do exhaling.
5. In the final stage, interlocked fingers should be beyond the toes and nose should touch the knees.
6. Initially, do it for 5 seconds and gradually try to maintain the pose as long as you feel comfortable.
7. Inhale and come to the original position.
8. This is one round. Initially, do two rounds.
9. As per your practice, you may increase the number of rounds as well as duration of maintaining the pose

Note

1. People with asthma and diarrhoea should not do this asana.
2. Pregnant women should avoid this,
3. People with back pain may have some side effects.So it is better to keep a qualified yoga teacher.

Benefits

1. This forward position helps the back and spine of the legs.You will feel relaxed when you take a deep breath in this position. Helps digestion of food.
2. Calms the brain and helps relieve stress and mild depression
3. Stimulates the liver, kidneys, ovaries, and uterus
4. Helps relieve the symptoms of menopause and menstrual discomfort
5. Soothes headache and anxiety and reduces fatigue
6. Therapeutic for high blood pressure, infertility, insomnia, and sinusitis
7. Traditional texts say that Paschimottanasana increases appetite, reduces obesity, and cures diseases.