Sirsasana

Description

Sirsasana: asana

Asana Type

Inverted

Pramana

Āpta Pramāṇa - आप्त प्रमाण

Apta Pramana Source

Yoga Rahasya (N)- I.53-54

Original Verse

" विपरीतं मण्डलं च द्विधैव विदितं हि नः । दण्डासनं द्विधा प्रोक्तं विपरीतोपवेशने ॥ सर्वाङ्गशीर्षभागास्तु षट्षष्टिः प्रथितास्तु ते ।"

Transliteration

"viparītaṃ maṇḍalaṃ ca dvidhaiva viditaṃ hi naḥ । daṇḍāsanaṃ dvidhā proktaṃ viparītopaveśane ॥ sarvāṅgaśīrṣabhāgāstu ṣaṭṣaṣṭiḥ prathitāstu te ।"

Translation

Then there are two types of inverted mandalas (arrangements)- Sirsasana and Sarvangasana.Dandasana is also of two types inverted (viparita dandasana) and seated (dandasana). It has been proclaimed that there are sixty six variations of Sarvangasan and sirasasana.

Apta Additional References

" Avoid in case of spondylitis, slipped disk and other conditions of the neck and spine, vertigo, high blood pressure, blood impurities, thrombosis and other heart conditions. Pregnant women should take special care and consult a physician before attempting this pose. Always consult a doctor or a qualified Yoga instructor before taking up the practice of Sirsasana."

Steps/Technique

1. Kneel down.

2. Interlace hands and place the forearms on the ground like a triangle.

3. Bring the crown of the head down and hands supporting the back of the head.

4. Straighten the legs and walk forward.

5. Bring the knees to the chest, keeping the heels close to the buttocks. This is Gohiasana.

6. Straighten the legs to come to the full head stand.

Atma Pramana Benefits

Strengthens the entire back, shoulders, abdominals and thighs. Opens the chest and expands the lungs capacity. Beneficial for digestion, sciatica, flexibility in spinal cord and elevates mood. Increase gastric fire, Awakens the kundalini and removes all bodily diseases.

Sakshi Pramana Benefits

Allows one to turn attention inwards; grounding feeling; allows one to confront their own fears and change our perception about everything

Simple sketch

Sirsasana-i (SVY-38p359, YRah(N)-I.54,II.13,18) .png