‘Moordha’ means crown based pose and Moordhasana helps in toning of the mind and body as the blood flows to the head. It helps in developing balancing skills of the body and increases flexibility .
Organising the Pose:-
1. Stand straight with the feet about 3-4 feet apart.
2. Bend forward from the hips and place the hands in front of the feet so the body weight is evenly distributed and supported by the limbs.
3. Place the crown of the head on the floor between the hands. Raise the arms and hold one wrist behind the back.
4. Raise the heels and balance on the head and toes. This is the final position.
5. Maintain the final pose for as long as is comfortable and the body regains its equilibrium.
DOs:
- Do inhale in the standing position and exhale while bending forward.
- Do practice upto 3 rounds for a few seconds initially and increase upto one minute over a few weeks.
DONT’S:
Don’t practice this pose if you have high blood pressure, heart conditions, inflammation of the ear, weak eye capillaries, cold or sinusitis, slipped disc, weak spine or vertigo, cerebral or other thrombosis.
BENEFITS:
- Helps in the case of low blood pressure.
- It strengthens the neck muscles and brings a rich supply of blood to the brain. Balances the nervous system.
- Being a preliminary pose to shirshasana it accustoms the brain to the increased blood flow and the crown to support the body weight.
Namaste!
Neelanjana Bharadwaj– Yoga Expert