New Delhi, 4 June (IANS). When we talk about the benefits of Yogasanas on International Yoga Day, ‘Topasana’ is specially remembered. It is called the ‘king of posture’, because it benefits the whole body from head to foot. In this posture, the person’s head is down and the feet are up. This causes the flow of blood in the opposite direction i.e. towards the head, which gives more oxygen to the brain. This can reduce problems like headache, stress and depression. Practicing this asana daily also increases confidence and concentration. Also, many benefits are also available.
The headstand is extremely beneficial for the brain. Its practice increases blood flow towards the head, which gives more oxygen and nutrition to the brain. It improves memory, concentration and thinking ability. Also helps in reducing stress, anxiety and depression. It strengthens mental balance.
Blood circulation in the body is better by doing headstand, especially towards the head. When we stand upside down, blood flow increases from the heart to the brain, causing blood pressure to remain balanced. Its effect is also visible on the skin and hair, the skin glows, hair loss is less and many skin related problems also start to get away.
This asana gives great benefit to the digestive system. This asana helps to remove stomach problems like constipation, gas and indigestion. When you do this asana upside down, blood circulation in the body is better, which strengthens digestion.
This asana strengthens the muscles of the hands and shoulders, because the entire body weight rests on them. It also gives strength to the neck, head and back muscles and helps to maintain balance.
Although the headstand gives many benefits, but some people should be careful before doing it. People who have blood pressure problems, they must consult a doctor before doing this asana. People troubled by migraine or persistent headache stay away from this posture, because it can increase trouble. This asana is not safe even for pregnant women, so they should not practice it. In addition, if someone has any problem related to the spinal cord, then they should also avoid having heads.
Let us now tell you how to do the headstand- first rest your feet with the help of the wall and slowly move them upwards on the wall. During this time, keep your weight on the hands, so that the balance of the body remains. Then keep your head carefully on the mat and gradually lift the feet up, so that the body can come to the right position of tops. It is very important to maintain balance while doing this asana, in which your arms and shoulders help. Initially it is better to resort to the wall, it makes it easy to do asanas.
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