Shashankasana - Hare Pose, Relief from Menstrual Cramps, Exercise for Menstrual Disorders - English

  • 8 years ago
Shashankasana
Shashank Asana is an asana which is very beneficial for people who get angry easily and for reducing the agitation of the mind. It is also known as "Moon Pose and Hare Posture".

Procedure:

• Sit in Vajrasana.

• Slowly raise your arms over the head.

• While exhaling, slowly bend forward and stretch your palms on the floor with abdomen pressing against the thighs.

• Then bring your face downwards and touch the floor with the forehead without raising the buttocks. Inhaling slowly.

• Stay for 20 to 30 breath counts and then come back to original position slowly with exhalation. If practice for around 5 minutes and more it will be more beneficial. While practicing this pose just concentrate on the breathing.
There are numerous physical benefits that are a result of practicing Shashankasana. Some require daily practice, while others are instantaneous benefits. For example, headaches and sinus congestion almost immediately go away after one stays in this pose for a few minutes. Consistent practice of this pose has other benefits. The increased circulation that comes when you practice this pose helps the heart. But, most of the physical benefits are related to the spinal cord. Shashankasana alleviates back pain, neck pain, and massages the sciatic nerve. Finally, it results in alleviating abdominal ailments when it is practiced with proper breathing. If you inhale and exhale as indicated you can get rid of stomach ulcers and indigestion problems. Because it also massages the pancreas, it is useful in prevention and cure of diabetes.

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