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Viparita Karani Mudra

विपरीत करणी मुद्रा

Energy/HealingFire

Etymology

Viparita (विपरीत) means 'inverted/reversed', Karani (करणी) means 'action/doing'

Finger Position

No specific finger position - full body posture

Duration

5-15 minutes

Difficulty

Beginner

Associated Chakras

Muladhara(Root)

Svadhisthana(Sacral)

Manipura(Solar Plexus)

Bija Mantra: AMRITA HUM

Highlighted fingers indicate active contact points

MGN Notation

# 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

Instructions

⚠️ 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...

Quick Start Checklist

1Lie on back near wall; elevate legs up wall
2Support lower back with bolster if needed
3Arms rest naturally at sides
4Hold 5-15 minutes; breathe deeply
5Focus on reversed energy flow and circulation
6Exit slowly; rest briefly before standing

Benefits

Physical

•Calms nervous system
•reduces anxiety
•relieves tired legs and feet. Improves circulation by assisting venous return
•enhances digestion
•soothes menstrual cramps

Mental

•Deeply relaxing
•reduces mental fatigue

Spiritual

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

Precautions

!⚠️ INVERSION SAFETY WARNING: Viparita Karani requires proper preparation and monitoring. CONTRAINDICATIONS: Pregnancy (especially after first trimester)
!active menstruation
!glaucoma
!recent eye surgery
!high/low blood pressure
!heart conditions
!neck/spine injuries
!recent abdominal surgery
!headache/migraine
!full stomach. SAFETY: Start with legs at 45-degree angle

Clinical Applications

Guided Practice

⚠️ 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. Ed

Symbolism

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

Traditional Uses

Longevity practicesenergy conservationrejuvenation

Source: Hatha Yoga texts

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