Yoga Practice Name
Vrischikasana
English Name
Scorpion Pose
Yoga Practice Branch
Ashtang Yoga, Hatha Yoga, Vinyasa Yoga
Practice Level
Yoga Practice Type
Yoga Asana Type
Ashtang Yoga Category
Asana
Hatha Yoga Category
Asana
Steps and Description
- Sit in shashankasana, and slowly attain the final position of sirshasana.
- Relax the whole body, bend the knees and arch the back.
- After securing the balance, move the forearms carefully so that they lie on each side of the head, parallel with each other, palms flat on the floor.
- Lower the feet as far as possible toward the head. Slowly raise the head backward and upward.
- Raise the upper arms so that they are vertical. The heels should rest on the crown of the head in the final position.
- Try to relax the whole body as much as possible. Hold the final position for as long as you feel comfortable.
- Then return to the starting position and relax.
Practice Keynotes
- Legs should be equally stretched.
- Balance should be equal on both the hands.
Cautions and Limitations
- Keep focus on a fixed point and maintain the balance
- Avoid facial contortions and excessive shaking of the body.
- Proceed carefully and only under expert guidance.
- At the slightest sign of discomfort, reduce the duration of practice and, if necessary, discontinue the practice for the day.
- Practice should never be rushed.
Contraindications
- People with any back or any other injury should not practice this asana.
- This asana should not be practised by people with high blood pressure, vertigo, cerebral thrombosis, chronic catarrh or heart disease.
Complimentary Practice
Shashankasana
General Benefits
- Strengthens the forearms and back.
- Balances the blood flow.
- Tones the abdominal organs.
- increases the concentration.
Benefits for Disease
Depression
Body and Organ Affected
Head, Neck, Shoulder, Elbow, Arm, Chest, Armpit, Forearm, Wrist, Back, Abdomen, Hip, Leg, Thigh, Knee, Hand
