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Airplane Pose
(Dekasana)
Benefits:
Airplane pose can improve your balance and strengthen your leg and arm muscles. Your thigh muscles of the balancing leg get a good workout and build up your core muscles. Moreover, while trying to keep the balance, your focus and concentration will also improve.
Procedure:
• Stand in the mountain pose with the chest opening to the front and back straight.
• Keep your arms close to the sides of the body and shoulder blades pulled back.
• Micro bend your knees, inhale, lift your right leg back while keeping your left foot firmly planted on the ground.
• Straighten the knees of both the legs once you have completely stretched your leg back. The left foot toes should be facing forward.
• Bring your hands to the center of your chest. Pause for balance
• Reach your arms back toward your sides like wings
• Hold this pose for 3-5 breaths.
