Pindali Shakti Vikasaka kriya, as the name suggests, is an amazing exercise for developing calf muscles.
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Starting Posture of Pindali Shakti Vikasaka kriya
With your feet together, stand erect, your hands clenched into fists your neck relaxed.
Exercise/ Technique of Pindali Shakti Vikasaka kriya
While inhaling through the nose, squat with your arms held out in front of you, keeping them parallel to the ground. Your feet should remain on the ground, with your knees closed. Go down as far as you can.
Holding your breath, stand up while your arms describe one full circle as in udarasakti vikasakasa and, on completing the circle, they should be held before your chest, arms bent at elbows, fists touching each other. Then exhale sharply while expanding the chest and pulling the arms slightly backward
Precaution of Pindali Shakti Vikasaka kriya
Persons with the following problems should be careful:
- Knee Pain
- Frozen Shoulders
Benefits of Pindali Shakti Vikasaka
This exercise strengthens the calf muscles of the legs. This exercise can also be coupled with the exercise for thighs.