ASANAS POSTURES

Swami Sivananda developed the well known „Rishikesh-Asanas“ a practice sequence of coordinated Asana (postures) structure. Asanas keep the muscles elastic and the spine flexible, mental capacity will improof and strenghten the inner organs as well as longvity takes place. The body will be filled up with Prana (life force). By practice of yoga asanas and pranayama (breathing exercise), we learn to relax from inside. Relaxation of the body will bring peace of mind. From concentration and patience devotion and silence will grow. 

 

The aim of Yoga is to overcome our own limitations on all levels. Through the practice of yoga we learn to understand the general perspective of our being and as a result we deepen our way of life.

<b>HEADSTAND (SHIRSASANA)</b> – This Asana gives a much deserved rest to the heart and circulatory system. The heart needs to pump the blood with enough force for it to reach the feet. Gravity helps to return the venous blood to the heart. 
The brain, spinal cord and sympathetic nervous system are supplied with an increased flow of blood rich in nutriens. Disorders of the nerves, eyes, ears, nose and throat will improve.
Persons suffering from varicose veins will feel relief as stagnant blood drains from the lower extremities. Headstand is also a remedy for renal coloc and stubborn constipation.<br /><br />
You should not practice headstand if you have high blood pressure, suffer from glaucoma, detached retina or more than 3 month pregnant.

Headstand

HEADSTAND (SHIRSASANA) – This Asana gives a much deserved rest to the heart and circulatory system. The heart needs to pump the blood with enough force for it to reach the feet. Gravity helps to return the venous blood to the heart. 
The brain, spinal cord and sympathetic nervous system are supplied with an increased flow of blood rich in nutriens. Disorders of the nerves, eyes, ears, nose and throat will improve.
Persons suffering from varicose veins will feel relief as stagnant blood drains from the lower extremities. Headstand is also a remedy for renal coloc and stubborn constipation.

You should not practice headstand if you have high blood pressure, suffer from glaucoma, detached retina or more than 3 month pregnant.