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Utthita Ekapada-shirasana is comparatively difficult for the beginners and it is advance level yoga Asana. First the body should be made flexible and arms strong with easy Asana and then this Asana may be performed. However gymnasts can practice this asana with ease and comfort.
TECHNIQUE
Sit in the posture of Akarshana Dhanur Asana.
Place the hands on the floor.
Raise the entire body with the support of the arms.
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| Utthita Ekpada Shir Asana |
Keep straight the stretched leg. Take care that it does not bend at the knee.
Repeat this with the other leg.
Practice this asana for thirty seconds in the beginning. Gradually, increase the time to three minutes.
BENEFITS
This Asana stimulates wind in the body.
It ignates gastric fire.
This asana cures constipation.
This asana produces digestive juices in abundance and food is digested well.
It assuages abdominal diseases.
Regular practice of this asana brings delightful peace to the mind and it invigorates the body.
It cures all the diseases cured by Utthita Padmasana.
