JP 232-233
Slokha:
Translation: Bring both feet over the head with the help of hands. Hold the toes forming the fist of the hands. Anus should be well placed o the ground. Gaze at the tip of the nose.
Benefits:
- Traditional Yoga Text – Jogapradipyaka says that this wards off all types of diseases
- It stretches and opens the groin, hips, hamstrings, chest
- Improves flexibility of the body
- Stimulates the reproductive organs
- Strengthens the upper back and shoulders .. they resist the natural tendency to fall forward
- Opens the chest and deepens breathing
- Relieves stress, tension, anxiety and depression
- Increases the immune system
- Increase the energy flow throughout the body
- Creates a complete energy circuit
- Brings your attention and focus inward