When Shalabhasana is practised with both the leg raised together, it is called 'Purna Shalabhasana'. There ar two variations of this asana. Below both the variations ar explained.
Step by step Methods:
1. Lie on the stomach witl the forehead touching the ground. Stretch the arms beside th body. 2. Keep the thumbs and the index fingers on the groum and clench the fists. Stiffen the body and raise the legs as high as possible. Stretch the soles of the feet. 3. Pull the legs, th thighs and the lower part of the abdomen up. Hold thi position for five to thirty seconds and rest the breath. Bring the legs down slowly and then exhale smoothly.
Benefits
(1 ) This asana brings pressure on the abdomen and strengthens the muscles of the abdomen, thighs and legs.
(2) It tones up the abdominal organs such as the gall bladder, the stomach, the spleen and the bladder, and cures abdominal disorders.
( 3 ) In increases gastric fire and improves digestion.
(4) It cures oedema.
(5 ) It cures tumour.
(6) It gives new energy to the throat.
(7) It cures strangury, diabetes and other disorders of the kidney.
(8) The practice of this asana removes the pain in the ovary which women experience during menstruation.
(9) It cures the diseases of the lungs.
(10) It cures dropsy (ascites) for ever and has a beneficial effect on the fistula in its initial stage.
