sleeping thunderolt pose
Benefits
- massages the abdominal organs, alleviating digestive problems and constipation
- tones the spinal nerves, makes the spine flexible and realigns rounded shoulders
- the nerves in the neck and thyroid glands are particularly influenced
- the chest is stretched and extended to full capacilty, filling the lungs and bringing more oxygen into the system
- beneficial for those suffering from bronchitis, asthma and other lung infections
- loosens the legs in preparation for seated mediatation
- enhances creativity and intelligence and redirects the sexual energy tot he brain for spiritual purposes
- sciatica
- slipped disc
- sacral ailments
- knee complaints
Variations
- with the top of the head on the mat arching the back, using the elbows for support, trying to keep the knees in contact with the floor
- with the the back of the head instead of the top is resting on the floor, this variation intensifies the stretch of the abdominal region
Source : Asana Pranayama Mudra Bhanda Swami Satyananda Saraswati Yoga Publications Trust, Bihar, India
