{"id":165,"date":"2016-09-06T05:57:26","date_gmt":"2016-09-06T05:57:26","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/worldpeaceyogaschool.com\/blog\/?p=165"},"modified":"2016-09-06T05:57:26","modified_gmt":"2016-09-06T05:57:26","slug":"benefits-of-scorpion-pose","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/worldpeaceyogaschool.com\/blog\/benefits-of-scorpion-pose\/","title":{"rendered":"Benefits of Scorpion Pose"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-166\" src=\"http:\/\/worldpeaceyogaschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Benefits-of-Scorpion-Pose.jpg\" alt=\"Benefits of Scorpion Pose\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/worldpeaceyogaschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Benefits-of-Scorpion-Pose.jpg 800w, https:\/\/worldpeaceyogaschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Benefits-of-Scorpion-Pose-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/worldpeaceyogaschool.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Benefits-of-Scorpion-Pose-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><em>Vrishchikasana<\/em> or the Scorpion Pose is an inverted pose and an advanced yoga asana which has great benefits for the nerves, the endocrine glands and has anti-aging benefits. In Sanskrit, <em>Vrishchika<\/em> means a Scorpion. In the final position, <em>Vrischikasana<\/em> resembles the scorpion with its tail lifted upwards. When a scorpion wants to sting its victim, it raises the tail above the back and strikes the victim over the head. This pose resembles a scorpion ready to strike. This pose is usually done at the end of asana practice.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Benefits of Scorpion Pose:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Strengthens the torso, back, arms and shoulders<\/li>\n<li>Improves your sense of balance<\/li>\n<li>Improving the flexibility of the spine<\/li>\n<li>Builds stamina and endurance<\/li>\n<li>Allows blood to rush to the brain improving memory and concentration<\/li>\n<li>Stimulates the hair follicles in the scalp (hair loss prevention)<\/li>\n<li>Release accumulated stress in the shoulders and spine<\/li>\n<li><em>Vrishchikasana<\/em> gives all the benefits of the inverted asanas like<em>Sirsasana<\/em>. It reverses the effect of gravity on the body.<\/li>\n<li>It increases the flow of blood to the head and brain. It nourishes the pituitary glands and improves the health of all the endocrine glands.<\/li>\n<li>It alleviates piles and varicose veins.<\/li>\n<li>It tones the reproductive organs<\/li>\n<li>The asana stretches and loosens the muscles of the back and spine.<\/li>\n<li>It strengthens the arms.<\/li>\n<li>It is good for creating a sense of balance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<\/p>\n<p><em>Vrishchikasana<\/em> or the Scorpion Pose is an inverted pose and an advanced yoga asana which has great benefits for the nerves, the endocrine glands and has anti-aging benefits. 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