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Sukhasana – Happy Pose

· Sit in an upright position with both legs stretched out in Dandasana

· Fold the left leg and tuck it inside the right thigh

· Then fold the right leg and tuck it inside the left thigh

· Place your palms on the knees

· Sit erect with spine straight

Dandasana

· Start in a seated position and stretch your legs out forward.

· Join your legs bringing your heels together

· Keep your back straight

· Tighten the muscles of your pelvis, thighs and calves

· Look ahead

· Place your palms beside your hips on the floor to support your spine

· Relax your shoulders

· Hold this asana for 30 seconds

Naukasana

· Lie down on your back.

· Bring your upper body 45° off the floor.

· Pivot your body weight on your hips and lift your legs 45° off the floor.

· Your toes must be aligned with your eyes

· Try to prevent a bend in the knees.

· Keep your arms parallel to the ground and pointing forward.

· Tighten your abdominal muscles.

· Straighten your back.

Santolanasana

· Lie on your stomach

· Place your palms under your shoulders and lift your upper body, pelvis and knees up

· Grip the floor with your toes

· Straighten the knees

· Ensure that your knees, pelvis and spine are aligned

· Your wrists must be exactly below your shoulders with your arms straight

· Hold the final posture for a while

Padahasthasana

· Begin by standing in Samasthithi

· Exhale and gently bend your upper body down from the hips and touch your nose to your knees

· Place palms on either side of feet

· As a beginner, you may have to bend your knees slightly to accomplish this.

· With practice, slowly straighten your knees and try to touch your chest to your thigh