{"id":413,"date":"2023-03-23T06:07:54","date_gmt":"2023-03-23T06:07:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hrishikeshyoga.com\/blog\/?p=413"},"modified":"2024-08-31T07:37:14","modified_gmt":"2024-08-31T07:37:14","slug":"vrishchikasana-scorpion-pose","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hrishikeshyoga.com\/blog\/vrishchikasana-scorpion-pose\/","title":{"rendered":"Vrishchikasana (Scorpion Pose)"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Vrishchikasana<\/strong> is derived from the Sanskrit words\u00a0\u201cVrishchika\u201d\u00a0which means\u00a0\u201cScorpion<\/strong>\u201d\u00a0and\u00a0\u201casana\u201d\u00a0means\u00a0\u201cpose\u201d. It is an inverted pose and also an advanced yoga asana. The final pose is similar to that of a Scorpion, ready to strike. You are supposed to do the asana, at the end of the yoga session. To do this asana, you must practice Sirsasana.<\/p>

How To Do It?<\/strong><\/h3>

\u2981 Begin the pose or asana in kneeling position.
\u2981 You have to hold on to the opposite elbows so that your arms are at shoulders\u2019 distance apart.
\u2981 The forearms should be parallel to each other, and once you are in a comfortable position, lift your hips and assume the Dolphin position.
\u2981 Walk your body, towards your elbows, as close as you can get.
\u2981 Slowly, you have to lift your right leg towards the ceiling.
\u2981 While exerting your body weight on the ball of your left foot, and begin rocking forward so that you can lift both the legs off the ground.
\u2981 Bring the legs and feet together, making sure your toes are pointed outwards.
\u2981 Bend your knees slowly, and start moving your toes toward your head, while you stretch your chest forward through your arms.
\u2981 Hold this for at least three breaths. You can take the support of a wall until you are comfortable without it.<\/p>

Benefits of vrishchikasana (scorpion pose)\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>

\u2981 You will be able to avail yourself of all the benefits, of an inverted pose. It also helps to reverse the effect of gravity.
\u2981 The flow of blood towards the head, i.e., brain is also improved. Your pituitary glands function at optimal levels and so does the endocrine glands.
\u2981 You will get relief from Piles.
\u2981 If you practice the pose on a regular basis, you will get relief from varicose veins.
\u2981 It also helps in massaging the reproductive organs.
\u2981 The asana also helps in loosening the muscles of the back and the spine.
\u2981 It also helps in increasing the strength of the arms.
\u2981 It is a great asana for balance.<\/p>

Contraindications<\/strong><\/h3>

\u2981 If you have high blood pressure or Vertigo, you cannot do this asana.
\u2981 If you have Cerebral Thrombosis, then also you should not do this asana.
\u2981 Pregnant women must avoid this asana.
\u2981 If you have any sort of heart disease, then also you must avoid this asana.<\/p>

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