Bhairavasana (Formidable Pose)

Sit down on the Floor and begin with the posture in Dandasana.

Hold your right foot and bend your right knee with your left hand.

Lift your right foot further by bringing your right elbow under your right knee.

With your right hand, hold your right calf, and behind your right shoulder, bring your right knee.

Slightly, rotate your right hip and above your head bring your right foot.

Push your chest and place your right ankle behind your head.

Inhale and straighten your spine.

Slowly press your left foot and right palm into the floor and come into a side plank on your right side.

Lift your left hand and align your body into a diagonal line from your left heel to your crown.

To face your left palm, turn your head.

Stay in this pose for 4 to 5 long breaths.

Lower your body and release your right foot to come out of this pose.

Sit up straight. Exhale and duck your head forward. Relax in Dandasana position.

Improper alignment causing strain to the neck.

Pushing your chest forward to position the ankle behind the head.

Pushing yourself into the pose.

Stimulates and strengthens the hip flexors, extends the upper back muscles, and improves flexibility of the vertebral column and the spine.

Tones the abdominal organs, improves digestion and aids in reducing belly fat.

Improves your hemoglobin levels and enhances better blood circulation.

Opens chest and nasal passage enhancing the respiratory system.

Stimulates the ovaries and uterus, and relieves menstrual discomfort.

Soothes the nervous system and enhances physical and mental fitness.

Activates the Muladhara and Ajna Chakra, providing security, confidence, and emotional stability.

Avoid in case of any injury in the lower back, spine, hips, knee, neck, wrists or shoulders.

Avoid practicing if suffering from high blood pressure or cardiac issues.

Avoid if suffering from sciatica, hernia, slip disc, cervical pain or carpel tunnel syndrome.

Avoid during pregnancy & menstruation.