Pose type Backbend, Inversion | ||
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Note Be careful while doing this pose if you have wrist, elbow, shoulder, spinal injuries or high blood pressure. Consult a doctor before beginning an exercise regime. Strengthens Arm, Shoulder, Human back, Rectus abdominis muscle Stretches Hip, Vertebral column, Neck Also known as Scorpion pose, Vrschikasana I, Vrschikasana Similar Parivrtta Trikonasana, Krāuñcāsana, Garbhasana, Vātāyanāsana, Ākarṇa dhanurāsana | ||
Vriscikasana (or Vrischikasana) is an Asana. It is translated as Scorpion Pose from Sanskrit.
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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 and Cautions
This pose has the following 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.
Be careful while doing this pose if you have wrist, elbow, shoulder, spinal injuries or high blood pressure.
Publications Featuring Vrischikasana
References
Vṛścikāsana Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA