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Sirshasana
Method: This is a topsy-turvy pose in which you stand on your head. Kneel on the ground. Bend forward and place your arms on the ground at right angles to each other with fingers interlocked. Place your head in your palms and raise the legs slowly till you are balanced vertically on your head. Remain in this position for half to one minute to start with and slowly increase it to 5 or 10 minutes after some months.
Benefits of Sirshasana
This is called the king of asanas. Sirshasana invigorates, energises and vivifies. It is a powerful blood purifier. It cures all diseases of the liver, spleen, lungs and the genito-urinary system. It gradually cures colic, deafness, diabetes, piles, pyorrhoea and constipation. The digestive power will improve. It is best suited for ladies also. Many uterine and ovarine diseases are cured. (Should not be practised during monthly periods and pregnancy). Sterility disappears. Memory improves admirably. Eye-sight improves. Grey hair disappear. Spinal chord and spinal nerve roots receive an abundant supply of blood. Sexual energy is increased. Nerves of the body areenergised, invigorated and galvanized. Many incurable diseases are cured by the regular practice of this asana. In the beginning you may, if required, start this asana by leaning your legs against a wall until you are able to, get independent balance.
Sirshasana should not generally be practised after the age of fifty unless you had practised it before, in which case it can be practised at any age after fifty also.
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