*Sthiti: Lie supine on the
ground over a blanket, keeping the arms stretched above the head.
Raise the legs
together very slowly and gracefully (without bending at the knees) till it forms about 45
degrees to the ground.
Raise the legs
further to 90 degrees.
Now raise the
buttocks and the trunk also, taking support of the arms and the elbows, without lifting
the hand. Rest the elbows on the ground firmly and support the back with both the palms.
Straighten the trunk with the hands till the chin is well set in the suprasternal hollow.
Bring the legs parallel to the ground.
Keep the body,
erect stretching it up vertically supporting on the shoulders but relaxingly. Maintain for
about 2 minutes. Carefully avoid all jerks and keep the head on the ground.
*Slowly come back to Sthiti thorough 5 to 8.
BENEFITS: Maintains the thyroid healthy which in turn keeps the body
active and healthy. Beneficially influences the Pelvic organs, both active and healthy.
Beneficially influences the various veins, piles, hernia and menstrual disorders. Persons
with cervical spondylosis should not do this asana.
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