Karnapidasana (Ear Pressure Pose)

Lie down on your back, keep your hands at your side palm facing towards the ground.

First, inhale and then as you exhale raise your legs upwards to the sky, thus achieving the pose of Sarvangasana (Shoulder Stand Pose).

Bend your legs over your head and touch the toes on the ground to shift from Sarvangasana to Halasana (Plough Pose). Make sure your legs are parallel to your hands.

Now raise your buttocks and bend the knees, hold them together till they reach the ground.

As your knees touch the ground, align them with the shoulders and place them next to your ears.

Try to look towards your nose while practicing the Karnapidasana steps.

Hold your body at least for 10-20 seconds.

To release, follow the steps backwards from Karnapidasana to Halasana followed by Sarvanagasana to your initial resting position.

Moving your head from side to side. This will strain your neck.

Not doing enough warm up before attempting this pose.

Pushing yourself into the pose.

Gives relief from constipation

Aids hearing impairments

Improves the flexibility of pelvis and abdomen.

Promotes the spine flexibility

Rushes oxygen-rich blood to the brain.

Improves blood circulation throughout the body.

Calms the nervous system providing more clarity and focus.

Helps to reduce stress and anxiety.

Avoid in case of any neck injuries.

Avoid in case of blocked arteries.

Avoid if suffering diarrhoea.

Avoid during pregnancy and menstruation.

Avoid if undergone any recent or old surgeries.

Avoid in case of migraine, high blood pressure, weak digestion or respiratory disorders.