Exercise-81: Sirsha padasana (The head and foot pose)

• Lie in shavasana (the supine position).
• Relax the whole body.
• Now tense the body and raise the trunk so that the entire body is supported only on the head and feet.
• The arms can be initially kept on the floor until balance is attained; then they should be placed on top of the body with the palms on the thighs.

Duration-

• Hold for as long as you can comfortably retain the breath inside.
• Do not strain.
• Repeat up to 5 times.

Precautions-
Place a blanket under the head to prevent injury.

Not for people with high blood pressure or a weak heart.
Benefits-

• The backward bending asana makes the spinal muscles strong and supple.
• It stimulates the spinal nerves and encourages a fresh flow of blood to them.
• The entire blood circulation is speeded up.
• It strengthens the thigh, abdominal and neck muscles and is an excellent relaxation pose.

 

 

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Backward Bending Asanas