Atmabodh; Self Realization

Lie down straight on your back, inhale and slowly lift the legs. First 30 degrees up, then 60 degrees and finally 90 degrees up and then take the legs to the back of the head by lifting the back, while exhaling.
 

Rest the toes on the floor behind the head and breath normally. In the beginning the hands can be used to support the back for comfort. At the completion stage keep the hands on the floor and stay in this position for 30 seconds.

While returning, repeat the same process by keeping the hands pressed on the floor and keeping the knees straight, while the heels touch the floor.

The spine is rendered healthy and flexible and the back muscles get extended and disease free.

It activates the thyroid glands and removes obesity, stunted growth in height and weakness, etc.

It is beneficial in dyspepsia, weak digestion, gas formation, constipation, spleen and liver enlargement and heart disease.

It activates the pancreas and cures diabetes.

It is beneficial in painful menstruation and gynecological problems.

This asana is forbidden for those suffering from excessive enlargement of liver and spleen.

People suffering from high blood pressure, cervical and spinal problems also should not do this Asana.

In case of slip disc and tuberculosis of spine also, this asana should not be done.