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Strengthens the wrists, arms, and abdomen. Scale Pose

Strengthen your wrists, arms, and abs, hanging in the balance of Tolasana.




Scale Pose: Step-by-Step Instructions





Step 1
Perform Padmasana (Lotus Pose). Place the palms on the floor beside the hips.
Step 2
Exhale, push the hands against the floor, contract the abdominal muscles, and lift the legs and buttocks away from the floor.
Step 3
Hold suspended for 10 to 15 seconds. Then lower your legs and buttocks on an exhalation, change the cross of the legs, and repeat for the same length of time.






Modifications and Props
With the hands on the floor, it's often difficult to lift the legs away from the floor. Use a block under each hand to increase the length of the arms and assist the lift of the legs.

Benefits

Strengthens the wrists, arms, and abdomen

Modifications and Props

With the hands on the floor, it's often difficult to lift the legs away from the floor. Use a block under each hand to increase the length of the arms and assist the lift of the legs.

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