Asana Of The Week

Shirshasana entails standing on the head with the fingers supporting the back of the head, elbows on the floor, body vertical. It is regarded as one of the most beneficial postures in yoga therapy. One must use extra padding like a folded blanket or some extra foam on top of yoga mat, for the Shirshasana. Put your yoga mat into a comer, kneel down in front of it and place your interlocked fingers in the corner close to the walls. Put your head into the hollow of the palms, rise off the knees and take a step or two towards the wall. Lift your leg and place them against the wall. Inhale, and slowly raise the legs until they are vertical. Keep your back straight and try to relax. Breathe slowly and deeply from the abdomen. Shirshasana increases circulation to the brain, which causes improved brain function (intelligence and memory) and increased vitality and confidence.It improves many ailments, such as nervousness, tension, fatigue, sleeplessness, dullness, fear, poor blood circulation, bad memory, asthma, headaches, constipation, congested throat, liver or spleen, for female disorders, the initial stages of eye and nose troubles, and general lack of energy, vitality or self confidence.