Kapaliāsana

 

(JP 113-115) ( YMS-19)

Slokha:

Translation: Place the head and both of the hands on the ground and stretch both the legs upside, gaze should be at the tip of the nose.

Benefits:

  • Improves balance
  • Strengthens upper body, legs and abdominals
  • Reverses the effects of gravity and brings energy to the head
  • Improves overall health
  • Reduces stress and anxiety
  • Increase mental power and concentration
  • Improves self-confidence
  • Improves cardiovascular, lymphatic, nervous and endocrine systems

Contraindications: As  with all  inversions, do not do if you have any heart condition, diabetes, glaucoma, high blood pressure or neck or spinal injuries.