(JP-278-282) (YMS-68) (HR III.19)
Slokha:
Translation: Bring the two soles together. With the help of the left elbow raise both the feet over the head and hold them there. With the right hand hold the neck on the left and bring elbow up to the navel and abdomen. Direct gaze at the nose.
Benefits:
- Deeply opens and stretches hip flexors, glutes, hamstrings and knees thereby increasing flexibility
- Engages and strengthens the back, neck, shoulders and opens the chest
- Releases energy in the root chakra drawing it up the spine
- Elevates mood and calms the mind
- Benefits overall health and immunity
- Lifts and lengthens the spine
- Stimulates the thyroid and parathyroid