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Ekapada-shirshasana Head-stand Posture Yoga Asanas Mudra Benefits How to do Practice Yogic History Poses Beginners

Ekapada-shirshasana (Head-stand Posture) Sit on your toes. Put the left palm on the right and place them firmly on the ground at some distance from the toes. Bend down, place the head on the palms and raise the body straight up with the help of the hands and elbows. Now place the right foot on the left groin and the left foot on the ground by gradually bending it to the left. Benefits:-It prevents headache. In case of chronic headache practice this posture after plugging with cotton in the nostril through which you breathe. It improves digestion.

Shavasana Corpse Posture Yoga Asanas Mudra Benefits How to do Practice Yogic History Poses Beginners

Shavasana (Corpse Posture) Lie down on your back. Inhale and take in the air to the maximum capacity so that the whole body becomes stiff like a plank of wood. The body should be so stiff that it can be raised erect by lifting the head only. Similarly, by lifting the feet only the whole body will remain erect on the head. Benefits:-The body comes under control and by the control of Prana it becomes strong.

Hasta-shirsha-asana Palms-stand Posture Yoga Asanas Mudra Benefits How to do Practice Yogic History Poses Beginners

Hasta-shirsha-asana (Palms-stand Posture) Stand straight. Bend forward and place the palms in front about a foot and a half apart. Raise the body on them. Stretch the legs up with feet kept together. Breathe normally. Benefits:- This posture has more advantages than Shirshasana (Head-stand Pose). The speed of circulation of blood increases and thus the blood is purified quickly. The hair does not turn grey prematurely; the face acquires lustre. It prevents cough and cold; relieves indigestion and headache, nourishes brain and enhances the strength of arms.

Hastotthita-Urdhvapadatala-Samyuktasana Joined-soles-tree Posture Yoga Asanas Mudra Benefits How to do Practice Yogic History Poses Beginners

Hastotthita-Urdhvapadatala-Samyuktasana (Joined-soles-tree Posture) Sit with your weight on the toes and place the palms firmly, a little apart, in front of you. Now put the weight of the body on the palms and raise the body up fully stretched. Place the soles of the feet together and try to bring the heels near the buttock. Keep the posture for two to three minutes. Benefits:- Regular practice of this posture makes the body strong and well-proportioned; cures stomach ailments; tones up appetite; strengthens arms and keeps the mind calm.