Destroyer of the Universe (prep)

How to

1. Begin in Dandasana (Seated Staff Pose) with legs extended and spine straight.
2. Bend your right knee and place the sole of your right foot on the floor near your left thigh.
3. Reach your right arm inside your right leg, bringing it under your calf and around your right foot, clasping your right wrist with your left hand if possible.
4. Lift your right foot off the floor, extending your leg up and forward, keeping the foot flexed and the knee straight.
5. Engage your core and extend the spine, ensuring your shoulders remain level and relaxed.
6. Maintain a steady breath, inhaling to elongate the spine and exhaling to deepen the stretch.
7. Gaze at a fixed point in front of you to help maintain balance and focus.
8. To exit, gently lower the lifted leg back to the floor, release your arms, and return to Dandasana.

Benefits

• Improves balance and concentration through focused gaze and breath.
• Enhances flexibility in the hamstrings and hips by deep stretching.
• Strengthens the core muscles, supporting overall stability.
• Promotes spinal mobility with a gentle twist, reducing tension.
• Encourages mindfulness and stress reduction through sustained focus.