Purna Shalabhasana

When Shalabhasana is practiced with both the legs raised together, it is called "Purna Shalabhasana". There are two variations of this asana. Below both the variations are explained.

Technique :
1.) First variation:

• Lie on the stomach with the forehead touching the ground.
• Stretch the arms beside the body.
• Keep the thumbs and the index fingers on the ground and clench the fists. Stiffen the body and raise the legs as high as possible.
• Stretch the soles of the feet. Pull the legs, the thighs and the lower part of the abdomen up.
• Hold this position for five to thirty seconds and rest the breath.
• Bring the legs down slowly and then exhale smoothly.

2.)Second variation :

• Resume the position of the first variation of Shalabhasana.
• Then raise the head. Place the arms on the floor by the side of the chest, the palms facing the floor.

Benefits of Purna Shalabhasana :

• This asana tones up the abdominal organs such as the gall bladder, the stomach, the spleen ad the bladder , and cures abdominal disorders.
• It cures dropsy for ever and has a beneficial effect on the fistula in its initial stages.
• this asana brings pressure on the abdomen and strengthens the muscles of the abdomen, thighs and legs.
• It cures the diseases of the lungs.
• It increases gastric fire and improve digestion.
• The practice of this asana remove the pain in the ovary which women experience during menstruation.
• It cures oedema.
• It cures tumour.
• It gives new energy to the throat.
• It cures strangury , diabetes and other disorder of the kidney.

Cautions :

• Do not clench your fists too tight or too loose.
• Persons with hernia, pregnant women, weak lungs and cardiac complaints should avoid this asana.