Used to give your body an effective stretch, from the neck to the ankle. It can also be translated as the one foot extended upward pose.
It is a pose for a person who has reached the intermediate level in yoga.It helps strengthens the entire body.
This pose is beneficial for cardiovascular, glandular and nervous systems health.It also has a positive effect on hormonal secretions.
One should be careful when attempting this pose as the forward folds require some amount of agility, especially in the midriff region.
This pose is a simple resting pose which is very similar to the Bhujangasana or the Cobra pose.