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Superior Posture (Jyeshtikasana)

Jyeshtikasana is an Indian translation for Superior posture. You can learn this asana as below:

Routine Benefits
Breathing Pattern Contraindications
Consciousness  

Routine:

  • Lie flat on the stomach over a clean yoga mat.
  • Keep both the legs straight together. 
  • Keep the paws relaxed.
  • Bring the hands forward and interlock the fingers.
  • Bend the elbows and place the interlocked palms just above the neck.
  • Support the elbows on the mat.
  • Close your eyes with ease and remain conscious towards the breathing.

  • Realize the soothing warmth of the palms evaporating the tensions from the neck and related areas.

  • Maintain yourself for five minutes in such positions.
  • Now get back in Shavasana pose.

Breathing Pattern:

  • Natural and rhythmic.

Consciousness:

  • Physical - On relaxing the body, breathing.
  • Spiritual - On Ajna or Manipura Chakra.

Benefits:

  • Cervical spondylitis.
  • Spinal chord related problems.

Contraindications:

  • 2nd or 3rd trimester pregnancy.
Related Products
Yoga Mats
 
Techniques adapted from Asana, Pranayama, Mudra, Bandha by Swami
Satyananda published by Yoga Publications Trust, Munger, Bihar.

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