Shirshasana : Method, Precaution & Benefits || Shirshasana Karne ki vidhi, Savdhaniyan Aur Labh

Method

The first stage - sit in Vajrasana.

Bow down Place the elbow on the far side.

Place the fingers in the fingers and place them on the ground.

There must be a gap of one and a half feet between the two elbow.

Place the top part of the head on the ground near the banded fingers.

Second stage

Check properly that the head is properly stored between the hands and should not fall behind on weight.

Raise the knees above the ground. Let the feet remain straight.

Third stage

Slowly bring the legs close to the torso. Bend the knees so that the back remains straight.

The pressure of the thighs should be on the abdomen and lower chest.

Gradually remove the weight of the body from the fingers of the feet and transfer it to the hands and head. Raise one leg above the ground. Then do the same action with the other leg. In this state, the body will be balanced with the help of hands and head.

Fourth and fifth stage -

In this way, after getting the balance, lift the buttocks and straighten it. With this, the upper part of the legs will be away from the torso and rise upwards.

Bring the knees in an upright position. In this state the body will remain completely upright and upside down. Seek the help of another person to find out if your body is completely straight in this state, then stop in this position as much as possible. After that, bend the legs and place the fingers on the ground.

Breath

Breath in, going to the last position and returning to the previous position.

In the last situation, the action of breathing will be natural.

Comment

The regular practice of this asana increases the subtlety of breathing.

Time

Older practitioners may stay for 30 minutes in the final state.

Stop 30 seconds in the initial state. Keep increasing the duration minutes per week until the desired duration is reached. It is sufficient to do 3 minutes for general health.

Concentration

On the brain, breathing and balance.

Note

New practitioners should practice Shirshasana at the end of the asana program. After Shirshasana,  practice 'Tadasana', after this you should do Shavasan. Old practitioners can do it at the beginning or end as per their wish.

Limitations

Do not practice if having high blood pressure, dizziness, heart disease, indigestion, cataract or near vision.

Benefits

Provides strength to all physical institutions. Increases blood circulation in brain and pituitary gland. The inverse flow of blood collected in the legs and abdominal area helps in the creation of cells. Removes the imbalance of all types of glands, especially the glands related to the reproductive institution. Cures many psychological disorders, asthma, headaches, lack of power, colds etc.