in Hatha Yoga. It is simple to understand, but difficult to do.
Willful and conscious relaxation is very hard to accomplish, but
very important in our tension and stress filled world of today.
Savasana correctly done is excellent for everyone, especially
heart patients and those with psychosomatic disorders.II. Viparita karani — topsy turvy pose: This is a modified shoulder,
stand with feet in the air and the sacral area supported by the hands.
This inverted pose should be done progressively and increased
slowly day by day. "It can only be learned by the instructions of a
teacher." (H.P. Ill — 78, 80) The topsy turvy pose is good for
circulation and visceraptosis, displacement and dysfunction of pelvic
and abdominal organs.
III. Halasana — plough pose: This is is a forward bending pose
which is a systematic spinal stretch done while starting from a prone
position. The plough should also be done cautiously in stages under
supervision. Halasana facilitates full spinal flexibility from the
sacrum to the cervical vertebrae.