Inhale. Stretch out right leg behind you. Those who are not very flexible can keep the right leg folded.

Exhale. Lower hands to floor, touching forehead to floor. Beginners may place head on cushion or bolster. Hold the pose, breathing normally. Release. Repeat the entire sequence for the other side.

Caution: All such forward bends must be avoided by those with extreme lower backache. Those with high blood pressure may use a prop to ease the pressure they experience in such forward bends.

Benefits: Opens up the hip region and powers the pelvis. Therapeutic in problems related to the uro-genital system. Soothes by toning spinal nerves. Extremely relaxing.