Ugrasana Yoga Asana:

Ugrasana is one of the significant Yoga asanas of Lord Shiva according to the Shiva Samhita, a classical yoga text. The Shiva Samhita describes the posture as one of the first four (and most important) asanas taught by Lord Shiva, although other texts do not group it in the same category. However, Ugrasana does have a history dating back at least a 1000 years, considering it is nearly identical to the Paschimattana, recorded first in the Hatha Yoga Pradipika (1400 AD). It is considered a more challenging variant of the same.

Ugrasana Yoga Asana Steps:

• Sit, stretching both the legs together in front.
• Spread out both the legs towards both sides as much as possible.
• Hold the toes of both the legs with respective index fingers.
• Keep bending forward slowly till the forehead touches the ground.
• After maintaining for few seconds raise the head, release the toes and come back to the original position.