As the name suggests, Kapahoni Shakti Vikasaka exercise (Kaphoni (kohani) means elbow), cures malformation of the elbows and strengthens the joints.
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Starting Posture of Kaphoni Shakti Vikasaka
Keeping the feet close together and standing straight,
Exercise/ Technique of Kaphoni Shakti Vikasaka
Exercise A
Clench your fists with your thumbs tucked in.
Raise your clenched fists forward to the level of the shoulders with a jerk, holding the upper arm stiff. Then bring them down, reverting to the original position.
Beginners may try 25 times.
Exercise B
- Open your palms and turned front with the fingers close together.
- Repeat the exercise `A’ jerking your arms from the elbow up and down as before.
- When doing this exercise, the palms must come up to the level of the shoulders and then down straight. The elbows should remain stationary.
- The palms must not touch the shoulder when going up, nor touch the thighs when coming down.
Beginners may try 25 times.
Precaution of Kaphoni Shakti Vikasaka
Persons with the following conditions must be careful:
Benefits of Kaphoni Shakti Vikasaka
- This exercise cures malformation of the elbows and strengthens the joints.
- The circulation of blood in the arteries is accelerated bringing fresh strength to the entire length of the forearm beginning from the elbow.
- Constant practice gives women rounded forearms while those of men acquire strength and symmetry.
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