The word yoga means to join or unite. Connecting with the self or the divine spirit or your soul. There are eight different parts of yoga which include yama, niyama, asana, pranayama, pratyahara, dharana, dhyana and samadhi. When you practice all of these, it helps you achieve enlightenment. Yoga asanas and pranayama can help cure many health conditions and manage their symptoms.

There are many yoga postures and each one has its own benefits. One of them is Vrishchikasana. It is also known as the Scorpion PoseThis asana is known to improve your strength and stamina as well as your lung capacity. The name Vrishchikasana is derived from two words, ‘Vrishchika’ which means ‘scorpion’ and ‘asana’ which means ‘posture’. When you do this pose, your body resembles the image of a scorpion and hence it is known as the Scorpion Pose. This asana is known to have many health benefits.

But first, let us see how to do this asana correctly.

• Come into a tabletop position, lower your arms, and balance your shoulders over your elbows.
• Then, place your palm on the ground and spread your fingers. Press into your armpits and don’t bend your elbows outward. Focus on a point between your index finger and thumb.
• Then, press into the floor with your forearms, turn your toes inward, lift your hips up, and move your toes toward your elbows.
• Start by lifting one leg up and bending the other. Then, push your body away from the floor by jumping. Then, move both legs over your head and balance your body using your forearms.
• You can press your shoulders and forearms to improve your posture. Keep your thighs close to each other.
• Then, begin to slide the backs of your legs and hips forward and bring them in line with your shoulders. At this point, your chest bone should be perpendicular to the ground.
• Bend your knees and move your focus beyond that imaginary point. Make sure you don’t feel pressure on your muscles while deepening the spine. If you feel intense pressure or any kind of pull, you can come out.
• Take a deep breath and try to maintain this yoga posture for a few seconds.

health benefits of vrishchikasana

Strengthens the core

This pose helps activate the core muscles including the abdominal and oblique muscles. Strengthening these muscles helps improve the overall stability and balance of the body which are important for maintaining proper posture and reducing the risk of injuries.

Improves flexibility

This yoga pose helps stretch the spine, shoulders, and hip flexors, improving flexibility in these areas. Practicing this pose regularly can help increase your range of motion, making your daily activities easier and reducing stiffness in the body.

improves balance and co-ordination

This pose requires focus and balance as it involves inverting the body and placing one leg above the head. This pose can help improve your awareness of your body position and coordination, which can improve performance in other physical activities.

increases upper body strength

This pose puts the load on the arms, shoulders, and upper back, helping to build strength in these areas. It can be beneficial for improving upper body stamina and reducing the likelihood of shoulder injuries.

Stimulates the nervous system

This pose helps stimulate the nervous system, especially the brain and spinal cord. It can help you gain mental clarity, focus, and a sense of calm. It also increases blood flow to the brain, helping you relieve stress and anxiety.

Improves blood circulation

When you are in an inverted posture, it helps the blood flow to the upper body and head, thereby improving blood circulation throughout the body. When your blood circulation is better, it helps improve heart health, increase oxygen delivery to tissues, and flush out toxins from the body.

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