Vrishchikasana

                                                             Vrishchikasana
'Vrishchika' means a scorpion. In this asana, the body assumes the pose of a scorpion. So it is called Vrishchikasana. Those who can practice Sheershasana or Hastavrikshasana for a long time can practice this posture with ease and comfort.

Technique:
A beginner should practice this posture with the support of a wall. Place the forearms and the elbows on the floor. Push against the floor lightly with the legs. Slowly move the legs five cms away from the wall and try to balance the body on the forearms. Breathe normally. Practise this for a few days. After achieving proficiency, bend the legs at the knees and try to place the soles on the head. Patient practice will in time impart the necessary ability to balance the body on the palms braced on the ground.

Health Benefits of VRISHCHIKASANA Yoga:
■This posture strengthens the arms and the shoulders. It gives sufficient exercise to the abdominal muscles.
■The spine is turned backward in this posture which brings flexibility and imparts radiance and youth to the body.
■It has all the advantages of Sheershasana, Chakra¬sana and Dhanurasana.