What is the effect and use of Standing Skyscraper Pose?

In addition to the basic movements, there are also some variations of asanas in yoga. After we have mastered the basic movements, we can do some appropriate variations to improve our body's ability and lay a solid foundation for the next more difficult movements. So do you know what the effects of Standing Skyscraper are? Let’s go take a look below!

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Features:

Standing Skyscraper pose can effectively eliminate various diseases caused by spinal nerve disorders. It is also one of the important postures in intestinal cleansing technology (intestinal cleansing). It can be used to treat constipation and clean the intestines. It can eliminate the excessive pressure on the lumbar intervertebral discs, relieve the pain caused by lumbar disc herniation, relieve sciatica, and promote the growth and development of the spine. Adjust the function of the digestive system and eliminate indigestion and constipation. It can also relieve frozen shoulder, reduce excess fat on the shoulders, upper arms and abdomen, and is beneficial to the rectus abdominis muscles and abdominal organs.

Action;

1. Stand in mountain pose, clasp your hands or interlock your fingers, raise your hands above your head, inhale, lift your heels, stretch your whole body upward, and hold for 3 breaths;

2. Exhale, slowly lower your heels, inhale, overlap your wrists, exhale, bend forward from the waist, and form a right angle between the torso and legs;

3. Straighten your upper body with a quick movement, stand up on your toes, stretch your entire body upwards, exhale, open your arms on both sides of your body, drop your toes, repeat a few times, exhale Chi relax.

Note:

1. Beginners can keep their feet hip-width apart, and practice the next two steps after they are proficient in the first step;

2. To treat constipation, you can practice drinking 4-6 glasses of water. Women during menstrual period and pregnancy should be careful when doing this exercise.