Sunday, July 20, 2014

Tolangulasana (Scale Pose)

When this asana is performed, the body takes the shape of scales. So it is called Tolangulasana.


Procedure for Tolangulasana (Scale Pose):
  • Lie with the foot-lock as in Padmasana. 
  • Place your hands, palms upward, under the middle part of the hips. 
  • If it is difficult to place the palms under the hips, lift the body up with the help of the elbows and rest. 
  • Thus, the body will remain supported on the elbows and the hips. 
  • Hold the breath as long as possible. 
  • Then exhale slowly. 
  • Keep the eyes open and the body stretched. 
  • Breathe normally. 
  • Bend the neck forward and fix the eyes on the navel. 
  • Retain the posture for half a minute to begin with, and progressively, but quite slowly, increase the duration maximum to three minutes depending on individual age, strength and benefits desired. 
  • Practice this asana five to ten times.

Advantages of Tolangulasana (Scale Pose):
  • This asana relieves foul gases accumulated in the stomach.
  • This asana makes the vertebral column elastic and flexible.
  • The abdominal tension pushes down all fecal matter to the end of the passage of the colon.
  • It stimulates blood circulation in the muscles and the nerves of the arms and the hands which are incidentally tones up and strengthened.
  • It increases the elasticity of the spine and tones up the nervous system.
  • It strengthens and enlarges the rib-box.
  • It cures diseases such as constipation, dysentery, asthma, tuberculosis and diabetes.
  • It cures the swelling in the thighs and strengthens the loins.
  • The constant practice of this asana improves the functioning of the sound box and brings melody to the voice. It improves the eyesight.
  • One experiences the fresh flow of energy and vitality in the arms and the shoulders.

Therapeutics:
  • Diabetes
  • Weight Loss
  • Backache
  • Rheumatism
  • Constipation
  • Dysentery
  • GI disorders
  • Digestive disorders
  • Asthma
  • Varicose veins


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