Practice:
Lie on the back and relax the body. >Slowly raise the legs and buttocks and with the help of the hands come up into Sarvangasana. Remain for a short time in this position. >Bend the left knee and place the foot on the right thigh close to the hip joint. >Hold this position breathing normally. >Slowly return to the starting position and repeat the Asana with the other leg.

Benefits:
Helpful for floating kidneys. Stimulates and balances the Vishuddhi Chakra. Improves blood circulation, particularly venous return in the legs. Stimulates breathing.

Caution:
This Asana should not be practiced with problems of the hip or knee joints, or of the cervical spine. It should also be avoided with high blood pressure and hyperactivity of the thyroid.

Asana is included in the following categories:
Asanas and Exercises for Floating Kidneys (Nephroptosis)