lion

simhagarjanasana

Lion pose strengthens the lungs, throat, and voice.

This posture stimulates the tonsils and the immune system and reduces stress and anger. From a seated position with the hips on the heels and the palms resting on the knees, inhale and reach the crown of the head up to lengthen the spine.  As you exhale, bring the palms to the floor in front of the knees, arch the spine, look up at the ceiling, stick out the tongue and roar like a lion out of your mouth. Inhale back to the starting position and repeat 2-5 times. Have the knees spread wide with the toes touching behind the hips and place the palms flat with the fingers pointing towards the body.