The asana stretches the spine, strengthens the muscles of the chest and increases lung capacity. It also increases blood circulation to the brain and calms down the mind.
Steps:
1.      Stand straight on the floor and come on to your fours with arms shoulder-length apart and legs hip-length apart.
2.      While exhaling, lift your hips up and form and inverted ‘V’ shape with the body.
3.      Keep the legs and arms straight and do not bend your knees and elbows.
4.      Now stretch your arms against the floor and keep the neck lengthened by touching the ears to the inner arms.
5.      Hold the downward dog pose and take long deep breaths. Look towards the navel.
6.      Exhale. Bend the knees, return to table pose and relax.