HARE

1. Sit on the heels with the hands resting at the sides touching the feet. Grasp the heels firmly with the hands, fingers curled inward upon the heels.

2. Exhale, bending the body forward, placing the top of the head on the floor so that the forehead touches the knees (or is as close to them as possible).

3. Slowly begin raising the buttocks up as far as possible, shifting most of the weight onto the top of the head. The arms are stretched straight and held taunt by the grip of the hands on the heels, and the chin is pressed firmly into the chest.

4. Hold a moment,then lower the buttocks to the heels, keeping the head down for a few seconds to let the circulation redistribute itself.

5. Then, inhale raising the head in alignment with the back and slowly sit up.

COMMENTS: The movements in approaching the Hare Pose should be done smoothly and slowly to make sure there is no sudden strain on the neck and upper back muscles. Care should be taken to come out slowly to prevent dizziness or faintness.

BENEFITS: Tensions appear in the shoulders (especially in the front of the arm pits), between the shoulder blades and in the arms. This posture stretches and then relaxes these parts and the mind is relaxed from their suggestion of tensions. a good supply of blood is sent to the brain and the heart is rested since it does not have to pump blood against gravity to the upper body. Entire vertebral column is stretched and vertebrae in the spine, correcting and preventing a "round back" posture. This pose helps tone and improve their functioning and therefor digestive disorders, chronic tonsillitis, and thyroid malfunctioning are prevented.

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