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'''Vriscikasana (or Vrischikasana)''' is an Asana. It is translated as '''''Scorpion Pose''''' from '''Sanskrit'''. | '''Vriscikasana (or Vrischikasana)''' is an Asana. It is translated as '''''Scorpion Pose''''' from '''Sanskrit'''. | ||
The name of this pose comes from "vrischika" meaning "scorpion", and "asana" meaning "posture" or "seat". Vrischikasana has two variations: on the forearms and in a handstand. | The name of this pose comes from "vrischika" meaning "scorpion", and "asana" meaning "posture" or "seat". Vrischikasana has two variations: on the forearms and in a handstand. | ||
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#Stimulates internal organs and helps with balance. | #Stimulates internal organs and helps with balance. | ||
#It also promotes the blood flow to the internal organs of the torso, being an inversion. | #It also promotes the blood flow to the internal organs of the torso, being an inversion. | ||
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== Cautions == | == Cautions == | ||
Revision as of 14:55, 15 December 2016
Vriscikasana (or Vrischikasana) is an Asana. It is translated as Scorpion Pose from Sanskrit.
The name of this pose comes from "vrischika" meaning "scorpion", and "asana" meaning "posture" or "seat". Vrischikasana has two variations: on the forearms and in a handstand.
Benefits
- Strengthens the wrists, arms and shoulders, stretches the back
- Stimulates internal organs and helps with balance.
- It also promotes the blood flow to the internal organs of the torso, being an inversion.
Cautions
- Be careful while doing this pose if you have wrist, elbow, shoulder, spinal injuries or high blood pressure.
