| VIPARITAKARANI
(Sirsasana) | The practice
in which the navel is above and the palate below, the Sun above and the Moon below
is known as Viparitakarani (topsy turvy pose), it can be learnt from the words
uttered by a Guru. On the first day one should remain for a very short time with
one's head below and feet above. The duration of this practice should be gradually
increased day by day.
Note:-
Sirsasana by its name is not found
in old yogic texts. But above quoted verse of Viparitakarani suggest about Sirsasana. Technique
:-
1. Sit on soles. place knees on the ground.
2. Frame
finger lock with both hands.
3. Making a triangle from finger-lock and
elbows, place it on ground.
4. Bending forward, place middle of the head
on the ground near finger-lock.
5. Now straighten your legs.
6. Slowly bring the legs neck your body.
7. Soles will automatically
leave the ground by practise and thighs knees will touch the abdomen.
8. Now keeping the balance straighten your legs from thigh-joint, knees will remain
folded.
9. Now straighten the knees also and completely balance your
body on head.
10. While returning to the original position fold your
knee first. Then fold your legs from thigh and let the thigh and knee touch your
abdomen.
11. Now slowly place the soles on the ground. Slowly raise your
head also and sit on soles. Remember:-
1. While
practising Sirsasana, place that part of your head on the ground on which the
spine can remain erect.
2. Do not raise your tegs with jerk. Slow and
gradual practice will "raise your legs up automatically.
3. In the
beginning practise it under the guidance of a teacher because there is a fear
of falling down.
4. While returning, do not raise your head soon after
completing Asana. There remains a fear of getting giddiness. Therefore, keep your
head near finger-lock for some time and then raise it up.
Benefits and Limitations :-
1. This increases the blood circulation in head and memory power is improved.
2. This strengthens the nervous-centres of the whole body and maintains the
health of endocrine gland.
3. Digestive system is also benefitted through
this Asana.
4. According to Swami Kuvalayanandaji it is beneficial against
congested throat, diseases of liver and spleen and in Visceroptosis.
5. Those suffering from high blood pressure, running ear or heart disease should
not practise it.
6. Those having cough or chronic cold also should not
practise it.
7. Persons suffering from constipation should practise it
carefully.
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