Reduces back pain

This pose helps people dealing with back pain issues, as it stretches and engages the lower back muscles without adding extra pressure on the hamstrings. As the pose requires placement of the heels close to the pelvis area, the lower back gets adequately lengthened and the back muscles are relieved of stress and pressure. It may help to tone the lower body. ... It may relieve physical and mental stress. ... It may improve digestion and relieves constipation. ... It may relieve tiredness. ... It may lower the pain in the legs and knees.