विपरीत करणी मुद्रा
Viparita (विपरीत) means 'inverted/reversed', Karani (करणी) means 'action/doing'
The hands have a disproportionately large area of representation in the brain's sensory and motor cortices, a concept visualized by the cortical homunculus.
A mudra holds the fingers in a specific, sustained posture, creating a stable and precise pattern of neural input from the hand to the brain.
This focused neural circuit influences brainwave activity and helps regulate the autonomic nervous system, allowing you to consciously shift your psychological and energetic state towards a desired quality like calmness or focus.
No specific finger position - full body posture
5-15 minutes
Beginner
Highlighted fingers indicate active contact points
# Full body mudra - no specific hand position # BODY: SUPINE, LEGS_UP_WALL # Hands typically rest naturally: HAND(LEFT) PALM(UP) WRIST(STRAIGHT) T: RELAXED 1: RELAXED 2: RELAXED 3: RELAXED 4: RELAXED FINGERS(TOGETHER) HAND(RIGHT) PALM(UP) WRIST(STRAIGHT) T: RELAXED 1: RELAXED 2: RELAXED 3: RELAXED 4: RELAXED FINGERS(TOGETHER) # Hands rest naturally during legs-up-wall inversion
⚠️ INVERSION SAFETY - EDUCATIONAL OVERVIEW ONLY - This circulation-supporting practice requires proper medical clearance and qualified instruction. Never attempt without comprehensive safety training. Formation: EDUCATIONAL ONLY - Legs elevated above heart requiring extensive safety protocols, medical clearance, and qualified supervision. CONTRAINDICATIONS: Pregnancy, menstruation, glaucoma, eye surgery, blood pressure conditions, heart disease, neck/spine injuries, recent surgery. Requires me...
Traditional texts describe this as "reversing energy flow" and "inducing rejuvenation through inversion" — their terms for how this inverted position activates the parasympathetic nervous system's restorative and anti-aging functions. Ancient practitioners observed that this legs-up-wall positioning creates what they called "reversed consciousness" — the deeply restorative, naturally regenerative
⚠️ INVERSION SAFETY - Educational Overview Only MEDICAL CLEARANCE REQUIRED: Viparita Karani is an inversion requiring health screening. This is NOT suitable for guided audio without medical clearance and proper instruction. CONTRAINDICATIONS: Pregnancy, menstruation, glaucoma, eye surgery, high/low blood pressure, heart conditions, neck/spine injuries, recent surgery, headache, full stomach. Educational Understanding: Viparita Karani is a gentle restorative inversion traditionally used for circulation support and deep rest. It involves positioning legs higher than the heart to assist lymphatic drainage and reduce cardiovascular workload. Traditional Benefits: Ancient practitioners described this as promoting circulation, reducing fatigue, and supporting natural energy restoration through gravity assistance. SAFETY CRITICAL: Inversions can cause dizziness, blood pressure changes, and other serious complications. EXIT PROTOCOL essential: bend knees, roll to side, sit up slowly. STRICTLY EDUCATIONAL: Understanding only - requires medical clearance and qualified instruction for safe practice.
Traditional Hatha Yoga texts describe 'viparita' as meaning 'reversed' or 'inverted' - representing the practice of reversing the natural flow of energy to redirect vital force upward for spiritual purposes. Ancient practitioners believed this inversion technique represented what they called 'energy