The Sanskrit word “Tula” means “a balance”. In this asana, the weight of the body rests on your arms. Therefore, the name is Tulasan. This asana is also called Tolasana, Dolasana and Asthi Padmasan.

Technique:

Sit comfortably on a blanket or a carpet in the Padmasana pose. Rest your palms on the ground keeping both hands at your sides.Hold your breath after inhalation. Supporting the weight of the body with the help of your hands, lift the whole body locked in Padmasana, above the ground. Lift it upwards as much as possible. This is the final stage of this Asan. Maintain the position comfortably as long as possible while holding your breath. In the end, come back to the former position. Relax for sometime. Repeat it again. Gradually it can be
repeated up to 5 times.

Benefits:

All the benefits of Padmasana are also obtained by this asana. This asana strengthens arms, hands and shoulders and makes them powerful. Back and shoulder aches are relieved by this asana. It is useful to people who do the work of writing and typing at the desk.