Head Stand (Sirshasana) - King of Postures

This posture is good for the brain and the entire nervous system is toned, strengthened and purified. The pineal, pituitary, thyroid, parathyroid, thymus and all of the endocrine glandular system is favorably influenced. It influences lymph and sinus drainage and purification. Most nervous problems are relieved by the head stand. It improves memory and decreases seminal weakness. Asthma and other lung diseases, as well as hepatic, digestive, genitourinary, ovarian, uterine and prostate problems and diseases are relieved. The entire body is furthered and the asana is preventative for many disease conditions.