March 24th, 2007 | admin

There is considerable interest about this posture and tall claims about the benefits. It is however not safe to try this asana unless one is sure about the strength of blood capillaries in brain. All the benefits of this pose can be derived from other postures like sarvangasana. This asana is also indicated only for persons who are in control of their emotions and thoughts.

Many people believe this is the king of all yoga postures. Everyone should be aware of the fact that this asana is simply not for everyone, even for shortest duration.

The Procedure for Seershasana Yoga pose

1. Stand erect

2. Be seated on the heels and place the hands on your knees.

3. Interlock the fingers. Place the hands below elbow on the ground by leaning forward.

4. Place the back side of your head inside the interlocked fingers.

5. Lift knees one by one from the ground. Move your feet towards the head.

6. Lift the legs as you slowly inhale. Take the legs vertically above your head.

7. Your body will remain vertically upwards. No curves on the back.

8. Hold on the position for a few seconds.

9. Bend knees one by one and get the legs to ground one after the other.

10. Take a kneeling position and sit back on your heels.

The Benefits of Shirshasana Yoga Posture

It is supposed to improve memory and intelligence. Ductless glands are benefited from this asana. It also helps in neutralizing any abnormality of back.

It is also cure for nervousness, insomnia, amnesia, constipation, asthma etc.

Note:
This asana is not for everyone. A lot of blood rushes into the brain, which causes additional stress on the blood vessels there. Practice it under the supervision of a trained yoga master and attempt it only if you feel so much enthused and confident about the asana.