Tuesday, October 7, 2014

Urdhva samyukta Padmasana

Urdhva samyukta Padmasana
Head Stand Sheershasana Pose
"Sheersha" means a head. This asana is the
head-stand pose. This asana is called the king of
asanas. It is also known as "Kapaliasana",
"Vrukshasana" and "Viparitakarani".

Health Benefits of URDHVA SAMYUKTA
PADMASANA :
(1) This asana belongs to the category of Urdhva
Padmasana. So it has all the advantages of
Urdhva Padmasana.
(2) In this asana, as the body stands on the
head, the veins begin to function smoothly.
(3) The regular practice of this asana increases
the memory power, prolongs life and keeps the
body in sound health. One who performs this
asana gets full control over the body.
Caution: Avoid this Asana with problems of the
cervical spine or high blood pressure.