Moordhasana – Crown-Based Pose In Yoga

Moordhasana in yoga also known as the crown-based pose is an inverted yoga pose. It is a part of the Inverted group of asanas mentioned in the book “Asana Pranayama Mudra Bandha” by Swami Satyananda Saraswati. The yoga pose focuses on reversing the action of gravity on the body; instead of everything being pulled towards the feet, the orientation shifts towards the head. Inverted asanas have many amazing benefits including increasing the blood flow to the brain.

How to do Moordhasana – Crown-Based Pose In Yoga

• Stand erect with the feet about a metre apart.
• Bend forward from the hips and place the hands in front of the feet. The weight of the body should be evenly distributed and supported by the limbs.

Stage I : 

• Place the crown of the head on the floor between the hands.
• Raise the arms and take hold of one wrist behind the back.

Stage 2: 

• Raise the heels and balance on the head and toes. This is the final position.
• Hold the position for as long as is comfortable.
• Replace the hands and soles of the feet on the floor and then return to the upright position.
• Relax in the standing position until the body regains its equilibrium.

Benefits of doing while doing Moordhasana – Crown-Based Pose In Yoga

• This asana helps in cases of low blood pressure. It balances the nervous system, strengthens the neck muscles and brings a rich supply of blood to the brain. 
• As a preliminary pose to sirshasana, it accustoms the brain to the increased influx of blood and the crown to support the of the body, the neck or thyroid gland, and on the breath.

Precautions doing while doing Moordhasana – Crown-Based Pose In Yoga

• People with high blood pressure, heart conditions, inflammation of the ear, weak eye capillaries, severe near-sightedness, problems in the pituitary or thyroid glands, arteriosclerosis, cerebral or other thrombosis, severe asthma, tuberculosis, cold or sinusitis, excessively impure blood, slipped disc, weak spine or vertigo should not practise this asana.