Eka Pada Sirasana (One-foot-to head Pose)
By Himanshu JoshiYogaEka Pada Sirasana, Eka Pada Sirasana (One-foot-to head Pose), how to do eka pada sirasana, One-foot-to head PoseIn Sanskrit “Ek” means “One”, “Pad” means “Foot”, “Sira” means “Head” and”Asana” means “Posture”. The English name of the asana is “One foot-to-head Pose”.
Position : Sitting
Type : Balancing pose
Spiritual Awareness : Anahat Chakra.
Physical Awareness : Maintaining balance, and breathing
Dosha Suitability : Pita
Introducery Asanas : Backward bending asanas
Procedure:
- Sit with the legs outstretched in front of the body. Bend the right knee, turning it slightly out to the side.
- Bring the right arm under the calf muscle and hold the outside of the leg just above the ankle.
- Raise the left arm and hold the outside of the right ankle.
- The right arm should be positioned so that the elbow lies between the thigh and the lower leg.
- Raise the right leg using the arms and hands.
- As the leg is raised, bend the trunk forward and twist slightly to the left. Place the leg on top of the right shoulder. Do not strain.
- Release the grip of the right hand. Raise the right leg higher by using the left arm and by pushing the thigh back using the right upper arm.
- Without straining, place the right foot behind the head at the nape of the neck.
- Without straining, place the right foot behind the head at the nape of the neck.
- This is achieved by bending the head forward under the calf muscle which then rests on the shoulder.
- Finally, place the hands in front of the chest at the centre of the sternum.
- Try to straighten the spine and hold the head upright.
- This is the final position. Breathe slowly and deeply.
- Close the eyes and hold the pose for as long as is comfortable.
- Slowly release the leg and return to the starting position.
- Repeat on the other side.
- Repeat one more time.
Follow-up Asanas: Backward bending asanas
Spotlight Effects: Abdomen, legs, and spine.
Physical Benefits:
- This asana compresses each side of the abdomen, thoroughly massaging the internal organs, stimulating peristalsis.
- It tones the reproductive organs and helps in the treatment of associated disorders.
- It improves blood circulation in the legs and in spine, increasing the level of energy in the chakras.
- The haemoglobin content of the blood improves vitalizing the body and mind.
Therapeutic Benefits:
- It helps to remove constipation.
- Relieves varicose veins.
Precautions and Contraindications:
- This posture should not be attempted by people with slipped disc, sciatica, or hernia.
- The right leg should be raised first in order to massage the internal organs in the natural direction of the digestion.
- In order to practice this posture, the hips must be extremely flexible.
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