yoga SHALABHASANA asasna LNIPE

ASANA Shalabhasana

1. LAKSHMIBAI NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION YOGA

2. PRESENTED BY- Sujeet kumar pal

3. OM!May, The Three eyed lord SHIVA who is fragrant and who sustains all living beings. May he liberate us from death .May he lead us to immortality, just as the cucumber is released from its bondage. MEANING OF PRAYER

4. PRAYER Rig.ved.{ 7.59.12}

5. The word yoga is derived from Sanskrit root “ yuj ”, which means to join ,to attach ,to bind or to integrate. INTRODUCTION OF YOGA

6. “ Yogah karmashu kaushalam ” B.G :-[2:50] Getting the mastery over the skill or the activity Acc. to BHAGVAD GITA

7. “ yamaniyamasanapranayamapratyaharadharnadhyanasamadhayo stavagani . Pat.yog . {2:29} Yama Niyama Asana Pranayama Pratyahara Dharana Dhyana Samadhi A STANGA YOGA

8. “ Sthir sukham asanam ” :- Pat.yog .[2:46] Defined as , a steady and comfortable sitting position . Practically it include only few, { Padmasana , Swastikasana , Siddhasana } ASANA

9. Cultural Asana Meditative Asana Relaxative Asana TYPES OF ASANA

10. SHALABHASANA “ Adhyaasya shete karayugmavaksha aalambya bhoomin karayostalaabhyaam ; Paadau cha shoonye cha vitasti chordhyam vadanti peetham shalabham munindraa .” :- Gher .sam . {3:39} Meaning- Lie flat with the face towards the ground. Both arms are placed by the sides of the chest.The palms should be placed firmly on the ground.The legs are raised in this position.Munis have called its shalabhasana .

11. SHALABHASANA

12. LIMITATIONS/CONTRAINDICATIONS High Blood Pressure People suffering from peptic ulcer. Hernia Women must avoid it during pregnancy because of the pressure on the abdomen.

13. ADVANTAGES OF SALABHASANA Back muscles becomes healthy as the spine becomes elastic . Abdominal muscles become healthier. Removes gases and improves digestion.

14. TECHNIQUES OF SALABHASANA Lie flat on the stomach with the legs and feet together and the soles of the feet uppermost . The arms may be placed either under the body or by the sides ,with the palms downwards or the hands clenched. Stretch the chin slightly forward and rest it on the floor throughout the practice . Close the eyes and relax the body .this is the starting position. Raise the legs as high as possible.

15. PREPARATIONAL PRACTICE

16. STEP FOR THE SHALABHASANA

17. SHALABHASANA

18. MUSCLE INVOLVED

19. SCIENTIFIC ASPECTS PHYSIOLOGICAL ASPECT- Balance the functioning of liver and stomach. Stimulates the appetite. Stimulates the Autonomic Nervous System. Tones digestive system. THERAPEUTICAL ASPECT- It strengthen the lower back and pelvic organs. Tones spinal nerves. Relief back ache.

20. What to do ? Arms should be placed the perinium. Knees should be straight. Leg should be extended as much as possible. Keep the chin in contact with the ground.

21. What not to do? Don’t give jerk to the spine. Don’t bend the knees . Do not open the mouth while performing this asana. Do not perform fast movements.

22. Psychological Aspect- Decrease the chances of stress. Emotional stability. Awareness SPIRITUAL ASPECT- It activates swadhisthana chakra . Activates vishuddhi chakra. Helps to tones up the sciatic nerves.

23. COUNTER POSE

24. QRT(Quick Relaxation Technique)

25. CLOSING PRAYER

26. Thank You HAVE A NICE DAY..