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==Technique==
 
==Technique==
#Bend the knees.
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#Perform Salamba Sirshasana II.
#Move your chest toward the floor at the same time simultaneously move your feet toward the back of the head.
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#Exhale and lower the legs straight together until they are parallel to the floor. Pause here and take a few breaths.
#As the chest moves forward, slowly begin to lift the head to roll toward the forehead.
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#Exhale, turn the trunk slightly to the right and move both legs sideways to the right. Lower both legs together over the right arm so that the outer side of the left thigh above the knee rests on the back of the upper right arm as near the armpit as possible.
#One by one, catch the feet with your hands and pull them to the head.
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#Balance and take a few breaths. Then exhale and firmly pressing down both palms to the floor, lift the head off the floor. Then raise the trunk and stretch the neck. #This is the final position in which the legs will be in the air almost parallel to the floor, while due to the twist of the trunk, breathing will be fast. Balance as long as you can from 10 to 20 seconds. Greater pressure will be felt on the left shoulder and arm which are apparently free.
#You have to look straight ahead. Hold at this position and breathe.
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#Bend the knees, rest the head on the floor and again go up to Salamba Sirshasana II. Rest here for a while and repeat the asana on the left side as described above, reading left for right and vice versa. Here the right thigh will rest on the back of the upper left arm. Stay for the same length of time on both sides. Go up to #Sirshasana again.
#As you move your leg, you will feel intense stretch in the back of your leg.
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#To complete the pose, either lower the legs to the floor and relax or do Urdhva Dhanurasana and stand up in Tad When one has mastered Viparita Chakrasana, this exercise is exhilarating after Urdhva Dhanurasana.
#To come to the fore, release your hands and interlace the fingers behind your head. Root down through the forearms and the head and by inhaling lift the legs vertical.
 
#Do relax for some time and do it again nearly times in a yoga session.
 
  
 
==Technique in pictures/animation==
 
==Technique in pictures/animation==
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==Effects==
 
==Effects==
*Reduces anxiety and stress and enhances self-confidence
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*Dwi Pada Koundinyasana tones the abdominal organs.
*Promotes heart relaxation by directing blood to the brain, allowing gravity to do the magic
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*The colon moves properly and toxins therein are eliminated.
*Heats and cleanses the body
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*It requires experience to balance with the legs well stretched.
*Very stimulating and revitalizing
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*The spine will become more elastic due to the lateral movement and the neck and arms will become more powerful.<ref name="Effects"/>
*Stimulates the nervous system, increasing mental power, concentration, clarity and balance
 
*Feels centering, calming and soothing
 
*Helps recovery from loss of sleep and memory
 
*Fortifies the spine, neck, shoulders and arms
 
*Tones the abdomen, legs, and the neck muscles
 
*Stimulates lung tissue, relieving colds, coughs, tonsillitis, bad breath and palpitations
 
*Cleanses and massages the internal organs
 
*Reduces muscular strain and stress<ref name="Effects"/>
 
  
 
==Related Asanas==
 
==Related Asanas==
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<ref name="Effects">[https://www.astrolika.com/yoga/shirsha-padasana.html "Health Benefits"]</ref>
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<ref name="Effects">[http://www.abhyasayoga.in/dwi-pada-koundinyasana/ "Health Benefits"]</ref>
  
 
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==External Links==
 
==External Links==
* [https://www.yogapedia.com/definition/9366/sirsa-padasana Sirsa padasana on yogapedia.com]
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* [https://www.yogajournal.com/practice/dwi-pada-koundinyasana Dwipada koundinyasana on yogajournal.com]
* [https://www.tummee.com/yoga-poses/sirsa-padasana Sirsapadasana on ummee.com]
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* [https://www.yogatoday.com/poses/side-crow-pose Dwipada koundinyasana on yogatoday.com]
 
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Technique

  1. Perform Salamba Sirshasana II.
  2. Exhale and lower the legs straight together until they are parallel to the floor. Pause here and take a few breaths.
  3. Exhale, turn the trunk slightly to the right and move both legs sideways to the right. Lower both legs together over the right arm so that the outer side of the left thigh above the knee rests on the back of the upper right arm as near the armpit as possible.
  4. Balance and take a few breaths. Then exhale and firmly pressing down both palms to the floor, lift the head off the floor. Then raise the trunk and stretch the neck. #This is the final position in which the legs will be in the air almost parallel to the floor, while due to the twist of the trunk, breathing will be fast. Balance as long as you can from 10 to 20 seconds. Greater pressure will be felt on the left shoulder and arm which are apparently free.
  5. Bend the knees, rest the head on the floor and again go up to Salamba Sirshasana II. Rest here for a while and repeat the asana on the left side as described above, reading left for right and vice versa. Here the right thigh will rest on the back of the upper left arm. Stay for the same length of time on both sides. Go up to #Sirshasana again.
  6. To complete the pose, either lower the legs to the floor and relax or do Urdhva Dhanurasana and stand up in Tad When one has mastered Viparita Chakrasana, this exercise is exhilarating after Urdhva Dhanurasana.

Technique in pictures/animation

Effects

  • Dwi Pada Koundinyasana tones the abdominal organs.
  • The colon moves properly and toxins therein are eliminated.
  • It requires experience to balance with the legs well stretched.
  • The spine will become more elastic due to the lateral movement and the neck and arms will become more powerful.[1]

Related Asanas

Special requisites

Initial practice notes

References

External Links