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− | '''Vriscikasana (or Vrischikasana)''' is an Asana. It is translated as '''''Scorpion Pose''''' from '''Sanskrit'''. | + | '''Vriscikasana (or Vrischikasana)''' <ref name="Vriscikasana"/> 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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*Be careful while doing this pose if you have wrist, elbow, shoulder, spinal injuries or high blood pressure. | *Be careful while doing this pose if you have wrist, elbow, shoulder, spinal injuries or high blood pressure. | ||
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+ | <ref name="Vriscikasana">[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/V%E1%B9%9B%C5%9Bcik%C4%81sana "wikipedia"]</ref> | ||
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Revision as of 17:48, 9 January 2017
Vriscikasana (or Vrischikasana) [1] 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.