Physical and therapeutic benefits of Vasisthasana

Vasisthasana enables you to stretch your hips and groin. The practice of this pose strengthens and tones your abdomen, shoulder girdle, low spine, legs, latissimus dorsi, and gluteus maximus. You are both stretching and strengthening your wrists. If you are performing the full pose, where your top leg is raised perpendicular to the floor, will are stretching the backs of your legs, especially your hamstrings. Vasisthasana also focuses your mind, which leads to deeper concentration, focus, balance and coordination. It enhances your senses of trust and equanimity, or mental calmness and composure. It brings about the flow of energy throughout your body and reduces depression, anxiety and fear. Stamina, determination, and will-power are enhanced by the practice of this pose as well. Vasisthasana is said to be a natural treatment for epilepsy and multiple sclerosis. It is also said to help a weak mind, imbalanced spirit and weak core.