TIRYAK TADASAN(Twisted palm tree posture) :

              TIRYAK TADASAN(Twisted palm tree posture) 

            This asan strengthens hands, legs and waist. Respiration and Digestive capacity will be improved .It removes mental stress and constipation. In this asan all the body parts are stretched and hence muscles, nerves, intestines and spinal cord are stimulated. Pains in the legs and muscles will be gradually reduced.It is necessary  for sankhaprakshalana kriya.

How to do:

Step-1:

            First stand in the posture of thadasan.

Step-2:

          Without  moving the legs and exhaling, twist the body above the waist level on the right side slowly.

Step-3:

          Inhale  and come back to the first position.Continue to do in the opposite side.

Step-4:

          This asan can be done 5 to 6 times on both sides. Bring back the hands to the normal position.