Ekpada-viparita-mastaka sparshasana Soles-on-head Posture Yoga Asanas Mudra Benefits How to do Practice Yogic History Poses Beginners

Ekpada-viparita-mastaka sparshasana (Soles-on-head Posture)

Sit with legs stretched out in front of you. Bend the right leg and place the ankle under the perineum. Stretch the left leg behind and bend at the knee. Raise both the hands over the head and take them back so as to hold the toes of the left fot. Turn the head backward and place the sole of the left foot on the head. Hold the posture so long as comfortable.

Repeat on the other side.

Those who have had fracture of bones either in hand or leg are advised not to attempt this posture since they are likely to suffer fracture again in the  same place or places.

Benefits:-This posture stretches umbilicus and, therefore, the glands around it are well exercised. The disorders of the digestive juices, bile and semen are cured. Women practicing this posture do not suffer from menstrual disorders.