Thadasana (Palm Tree Pose)

This asana is also called Thalasana.

How to do

Stand straight on the mattress. The body and head should be erect and in line. Keep the hands close to the body with the palms touching it. (It is nothing but standing in attention as they do in the military)

Now take a deep breath and lift up the heels and hands at the same time. The hands should be straight above, touching the head on either side. The lifting of heels and hands should take place simultaneous. The heels should be up maximum possible. Stand for 2-3 seconds, release breath and come slow to the former position. Do it 4-5 times.

Benefits:-

This asana relaxes the entire nervous system of the body. In addition, the muscles of the neck, shoulders and back are tuned up. It makes the back bone more flexible. Doing this asana a week, the neck and shoulder pain completely vanish.