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Curative
Yoga
The
Headstand (Shirsh Asana)
 Benefits
Aids
in circulation, Relieves pressure on the lower back Improves memory,
concentration and the sensory faculties.
Description
of the asana
King
of asanas, the Headstand or Sirshasana is one of the most powerfully
beneficial postures for both body mind.
- Kneel
down and rest your weight on your forearms, Wrap your hands around
your hands around your elbows.
- Release
your hands and place them in front if you , with fingers interlocked.
Your elbows now stay in this position.
- Place
the back of your head in your clasped hands and the top of your
head on the floor.The hands and elbows from a tripod, making a
firm foundation for the inverted body.
- Now
straighten your knees and raise your hips.
- Without
bending the knees, walk your feet in as close to your head as
possible. Pull your hips back so that your neck is not bent backward
or forward, but is in straight line with the spine.
- Bend
your knees in to your chest and lift your feet of the floor pulling
your hips backward as you do so. Pause at this point do not immediately
attempt to raise your knees higher.
- Then,
keeping your knees bent, lift them up toward the ceiling, using
your abdominal muscles.
- Now
slowly straighten your legs. You will feel most of the body's
weight on the forearms. To come down, reverse steps 5, 6 and 7.
Rest in the Child's pose for at least six deep breaths.
Cautions
People
with high BP, glaucoma or a detached retina should avoid head stand.
Preferably
done under supervision.
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