EKA PADA SIRSANSANA:

EKA PADA SIRSANSANA:
Eda menas one. Pada means a leg or a foot. Sirsa means the head.
Technique
1. Sit on the floor with the legs stretched straight in front.
2. Bend the knee, lift the left foot and bring it near the trunk by holding the left ankle with both hands.
3. Exhale, pull the left thigh up and back, bend the trunk a little forward and place the left leg on the back of the neck.The outer side of the lower left leg just above the ankle will touch the back of the neck.
4. Raise up the neck and head, keep the back straight, let go of the left ankle and fold the palcs in front of the chest.The back of the left thigh will then touch the back of the left shoulder. If the head is not held up properly, the leg will slip off the neck. The rith leg should lie straioght on the floor. The back of the entire leg should touch the floor and the toes point forward.

5. Remain in this position from 15 to 60 seconds with deep breathing.
6. Unfold the palms, hold the left ankle with both hands, lower the left leg to the ground and straighten it.
7. Repeat the pose on the right side, placing the right leg behind the neck. The left leg should lie straight on the floor. Keep the pose on bioth sides for the same length of time.

Effects:
The asanas given below can be done in continuation of Eka Pada Sirsasana on e after another at a stretch. There is no need to do them separately. First, perform the entire cycle of asanas doing Eda Pada Sirsansana with one leg placed on the back of the neck. Then rest for a minute on two and repeat the cycle with the other leg placed on the back of the neck. These poses are strenuous and require long practice to master.