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Karnapidasana

कर्णपीडासन / Ear Pressure Pose

September 25, 2024

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Introduction to the Asana

The Sanskrit name is derived from Karna (कर्ण) meaning ear, Pida (पीडा) meaning pressure and asana (आसन) meaning posture or seat.


Benefits
  • 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.

Steps to perform the Asana: Karnapidasana
  • 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.

Common Misalignments / (Mistakes)
  • 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.

Contraindication / Cautions
  • 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.
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