Elbow bending
Kehuni Naman
- Sit in the Seated Base Position (Prarambhik Sthiti).
Stage 1
- Extend the arms in front of the body, shoulder height.
- Open the hands and have the palms facing up.
- Bend the arms at the elbows bringing the fingers to the shoulders.
- Hold for a moment, then straighten the arms again.
- Practice 5-10 times.
Stage 2
- Extend the arms out to the sides of the body, shoulder height.
- Open the hands and have the palms facing up.
- Bend the arms at the elbows bringing the fingers to the shoulders.
- Hold for a moment, then straighten the arms again.
- Practice 5-10 times.
Breathing
- Inhale to straighten the arms.
- Exhale to bend arms.
Awareness
- The movement in the wrist joint.
- The sensations experienced in the arm muscles.
- Synchronizing the movement with the breath.
Practice note
- Keep the upper arms parallel to the floor throughout the practice.