- Stand erect with the feet together, touching the heels and big toes to each other. Pull up the knee muscles and knee caps, contract the muscles of thighs and hips. Pull the stomach inward and push chest outwards. Distribute the body weight evenly on both legs and feet.
- Lift both arms overhead with palms facing sideways. Rise up on your toes.
- Stretch your whole body upward. Breathe normally throughout - do NOT hold your breath while stretching. Hold for 10 counts.
Slowly lower your heels and bring your arms down. Repeat 3-5 times. Breathing should be normal through nostrils throughout.
Caution: People suffering from high blood pressure must not hold their breath while stretching in this pose. Keep breathing normally throughout the exercise.
Benefits: Gently stretches the entire body and improves blood circulation. The upward stretch helps to decompress the spine and improve posture. When performed with continuous breathing, it helps to calm the nervous system and supports blood pressure management.