Viparitakarani

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In Sanskrit the words “viparita” means inverted or reversed, and “karani” means doing or making and “asana” means posture. So, in the final position of this asana one has to invert the positionofthe body, placing the head at the bottom and the legs on top. 


 Techniques:

  1.  Take supine position, hands straight by the side of the thighs, palm resting on the ground. 
  2.  Slowly raise your legs together without bending at the knee by pressing your hands and stop at 30o angle. 
  3.  Gradually raise your legs little more and stop at 60o angles.
  4.  Now slowly bring it at 90o angle. 
  5. Press the hands and bring your legs little towards head so that your hips are raised from the floor. 
  6. After that, support your hips with the palms of both the hands, place the elbows on the ground making a broad base. 
  7. Raise the legs towards sky, and continue to support your hips with your hands. Raise the legs, abdomen and chest in a straight line. Place the palms on your back for support. Chin should be placed against the chest (jugular notch). Maintain the position. 
  8. After that slow lyre turn to the original position. While returning to the original position first lowery our hips, then slowly place your hands on the ground. Divide the weight of your body on hands and slowly place your hips on the ground and bring your legs at a 90o angle. 
  9. Slowly place your legstoge theron the ground without bending the matt he knees and return to the original position. 

Things to remember while performing this Asana: 

 1. Do not use your hands for jerking to raise yourbody. 

2. Judge the limitation of your body. If you feel any pain or legs cannot be easily raised, then do not            force your body in anyway. 

Contraindications: 

 This asanais not recommended for persons with high blood pressure, heart disease, stroke, serious neck or shoulder pain, or during menstruation.

Benefits: 

  1. This removes the symptoms of premature oldage.
  2. Diseases like dyspepsia, constipation, hernia canbe treated by this asana.
  3. It also helps in improving or eliminating varicoseveins.
  4. Stretches the backs of the legs




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