• The only posture in the Bikram series which is compression as well as a backbend
• Sitting Japanese style or in kneeling position improves the flexibility of the knee joints
• Relieves tightness and stiffness from the knees and ankles
• Natural lubrication for the joints
• Helps cure sciatica, gout, and rheumatism in the legs
• Compression of the throat stimulates the thyroid and parathyroid glands – benefits the endocrine system
• Stimulates the spleen – good for the immune system
• Lifting up the chest allows maximum expansion of the diaphragm, rib cage, and lungs for maximum oxygen intake
• Prevents diabetes, gout, arthritis and relieves sciatic pain
• Good for varicose veins