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Sirsasana

Sirsasana is often referred to as the ‘King of all Asanas’ in the Yoga community. It is one of several inverted asanas, which uses the principles of gravity to get to the root of several physical and mental health problems. This is one of the asanas that requires guidance, especially if you are a rookie. There is a high chance of injury if the technique is inappropriate and unsupervised.

How to Go About It

Attain the Vajrasana pose and bend forward, with the hands placed on the floor and their fingers intertwined.
Be sure to make a triangular shape using the hands and the elbows.
Place your head in the fingers and be sure to be very firm. A loose grip can lead to injuries later on.
Lift your buttocks up and stretch your legs. Take support from your feet to keep your buttocks up and balanced.
During the next step, move your knees inwards and with your hand strength, allow your legs to be lifted up.
Keep using the support of the hands to get the trunk in a perpendicular position to the ground.
Lift the legs from the body’s front to its back and hang them freely.
In the final position, lift the legs further up and align it with the entire body. The entire pressure of the body is carried by the head and the hands.

The Benefits

Blood purification is guaranteed.
Toning of the pituitary gland, which in turn helps the endocrine glands to perform at their best.
Enhancing the function of the reproductive glands.
Relief from headaches.
Several internal muscles that otherwise lie dormant are exercised during the practice of Sirsasana.
Improves body vitality.
Better asthma management is facilitated.

Safety Measures

No one apart from seasoned Yoga practitioners should attempt this asana on their own.
Conditions such as high blood pressure, brain issues and heart palpitations are not suited to the practice of Sirsasana.

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