Famous film actress Deepika Padukone was seen flaunting her baby bump during the promotion of her recently released film ‘Kalki 2898 AD’. Fans are surprised to see the way she has maintained her fitness even during pregnancy. Revealing the secret of her glow and fitness, she posted a post on her social media in which she was seen doing yoga. Through a long caption, she called this period ‘self care month’ and also said that when you can do self-care every day, then why choose a specific month for it.
She also told about a yogasana which she performs regularly – “Viparita Karani Asana”. Talking about this yogasana, Director of Asha Ayurveda and Gynecologist Dr. Chanchal Sharma said that this yogasana has been very popular since ancient times. In Sanskrit, ‘Viprit’ means ‘opposite’ and ‘karni’ means ‘action’. With the regular practice of this yoga asana, you can protect both your mental and physical health. In today’s hectic life, with this simple yoga asana, you can improve your immune system and also reduce stress.
How should Viprit Karani Asana be done?
First of all, lie down on your back, then slowly lift both your legs upwards. After this, supporting the waist with both hands, lift the hips and legs completely up. During this, keep your elbows on the ground and make the back at an angle of 45 degrees with the ground and hold your breath for 30 to 60 seconds and stay in the same position. Then return by repeating the same process in the opposite order and repeat this process again and again.
How can pregnant women do this asana?
Pregnant women can take the support of a wall to do this asana and rest their hips against the wall and rest their feet on the wall. You can also place a roll or towel under your neck for support.
Benefits of doing Viparita Karani Asana
Regularly doing Viparita Karani Asana relieves the fatigue of your legs, neck or back and also gives relief from pain. This also keeps your mind calm. Along with this, this asana also proves effective in migraine or other headaches. This yogasana is also helpful in providing relief from mental problems like stress, anxiety and depression.
Who should not do Viparita Karani Asana?
People who have any serious eye disease should avoid doing this asana. Women who are having periods should not do this asana during periods. In case of back or neck pain, do not do this asana without the supervision of an expert. Dr. Chanchal Sharma says that although this asana is very beneficial for your health, but before doing it, especially pregnant women must ask their health care provider and do it only under the supervision of an instructor.