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About this Practice
Elbow bending and straightening. A deceptively simple exercise that promotes full extension and flexion of the elbow, warms the biceps and triceps, and stimulates the lymph nodes of the armpit.
How to Practise
- 1
Extend both arms in front at shoulder height.
- 2
Keeping upper arms still, fold the forearms toward the shoulders.
- 3
Extend again. Move slowly and deliberately.
- 4
Repeat 15–20 times. Then with arms extended sideways.
Benefits
- ✓Full elbow range of motion
- ✓Warms biceps and triceps
- ✓Stimulates armpit lymph nodes
- ✓Prevents tennis elbow
Health Goals Addressed
⚠️ Cautions & Contraindications
Tennis elbow (gentle only).
Want to learn this under guidance?
All practices in this library are taught systematically at Nibedita Yoga Training Centre.