Jyestikasana (Superior Pose) – Steps and Benefits
Jyestikasana is a deeply relaxing and restorative asana suitable for yogis of all levels of experience. The name is derived from the Sanskrit, jyeshta, meaning “elder” or “superior.”
Jyestikasana (superior posture)
- Lie flat on the stomach with the legs straight and the forehead resting on the floor.
- Interlock the fingers and place the palms on the back of the head or neck.
- Allow the elbows to rest on the floor. Relax the whole body and become aware of the breathing process as described for shavasana.
- After some time, again become aware of the body and surroundings, and gently and smoothly release the posture.
Breathing: Natural and rhythmical.
Awareness: Physical- on relaxing the whole body, feeling the soothing warmth of the palms melting away the tensions in the neck and related areas, and feeling the breath.
Benefits: This asana is helpful for all spinal complaints, especially cervical spondylitis and stiff neck or upper back. Variation: This asana may also be performed with the fingers of both hands interlocked and placed under the forehead, palms facing up.
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